Howard Everett Tillman

Howard Everett Tillman, age 86, was born September 28,1938 and passed away on May 27, 2025. 

Howard was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Viola Mai Jones Tillman and his son, William Howard Tillman. 

He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Holley Tillman, and five children, Vickie (Bennie), James, Tommy (Libby), Bobby, and Richard (George) Tillman; daughter-in-law, Debra Tillman; Sister, Peggy Fite; sister-in-law, Carolyn Woods; grandchildren, Sarah, Stephanie, and Heather Tillman, Brandi (Josh) Murray, Stacy (Dwan) Smith; great-grandchildren, Hailee and Hayden Tillman, J.J. Fleming, Raelyn and Jackson Murray, Adler and Roane Smith; nephews, Danny and Donnie Hobbs; niece, Wanda Hughes. 

Howard and Elizabeth recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on March 17, 2025. He was a faithful member of Monroe Street United Methodist Church. Howard was a member of Teamsters Local 480 for 54 years. He had 5 million safe driving miles. His driving career spread over numerous trucking companies that included Terminal Transport, American Freight, Consolidated Freight, TNT Holland, and USF Holland. 

Howard was hardworking, reliable and wanted to get the job done. He didn’t have a lazy bone in his body. Even after retirement, he felt the need to accomplish something every day. He was generous with his resources and always willing to share what he had with others. He loved his family with all his heart. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Jordonia United Methodist Church, 4225 Cato Road, Nashville, TN 37218.

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. 

-Winston Churchill