Ronald Tillman

Ronald “Ron” Eric Tillman, 74, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his adopted family.  He was born on November 14, 1947 in Alamance County to the late Charlie Morris Tillman and Christine Cantrell Tillman.

Ron retired after 20 years with the City of Burlington, Animal Control Department.  He was a member of the Celebrate Church of The Nazarene; was very active for over 50 years with the Boy Scouts of America and was currently a commissioner.  Ron just enjoyed being around people, eating meals with family and friends and being involved with the scouts.

Ron is survived by a brother, Keith Tillman and wife Joyce Dreyfus; his life partner of 30 years, Kena Miles and her children, Michelle Reeves and husband Curtis, Melanie Jarvis and husband Jeff, Matthew Miles and Mark Miles; grandchildren, Austin Reeves and wife Claire, Brian Reeves, Erin Reeves, Jason Reeves and Nathan Reeves; and several cousins.

The funeral service will be held at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00pm Saturday, January 15, 2022, with Pastor Dale Bailey officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pine Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:00PM-1:45PM Saturday prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Celebrate Church of The Nazarene, 802 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 or to the Boy Scouts of America.