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Lonnie Ralph Tilley

August 13, 1947 - August 6, 2022
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Vance Brooks
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Debbie Bragg
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Darren Cole
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Nancy Barrett
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Lena Miller Johnson
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Marty and Nancy Estepp
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Alicia (Short) Beladi-Mosavi
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Rhonda Toler- Milam
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Jane Galloway
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Fred & Margaret Van Horn
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Mary Cozort
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Amanda Drake Joyce
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Visitation
Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC
3738 Hwy 431 North / 280 West
Phenix City, AL 36867
Thursday 8/11, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

All Times are Eastern

Service
Vance Brooks Funeral Home - PC
3738 Hwy 431 North / 280 West
Phenix City, AL 36867
Thursday 8/11, 2:00 pm
All Times are Eastern

Lonnie Ralph Tilley, 74, of Phenix City, AL died at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, August 6, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM (EST) on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Alan Griffith officiating. Interment will followContinue Reading

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Patricia (Brown) Fatony left a message on August 13, 2022:
My deepest condolences to your family. Prayers of strength and comfort in the days, weeks and months ahead for your family. As a former student (class of 76) of Mr. Tilley’s, I have fond memories of him and his class. He was a great teacher, friend and a just happy guy. His smile was infectious.
Debbie Bragg left a message on August 12, 2022:
Great teacher prayers for the family
Darren Cole left a message on August 11, 2022:
You will need missed Mr Tilley, You were my favorite teacher in highschool. Loved being in the chess club. Always a smile on your face. You are a great teacher!
Nancy Barrett left a message on August 10, 2022:
In memory of Lonnie Ralph Tilley, Nancy Barrett lit a candle
Darlene Jewell Brooks left a message on August 10, 2022:
I am sorry to hear of Lonnie's passing. We were first cousins and went through grade school and high school together. My thoughts and prayers go out his family.
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Joe Preece left a message on August 9, 2022:
Great Man and Teacher. Always respected him. Sorry for your loss.
Joe Preece left a message on August 9, 2022:
Great Man and Teacher. Always respected him. Sorry for your loss.
Loretta Carter Fields left a message on August 9, 2022:
He was one of the best! Sincere condolences for his family.
Robert K Calloway Jr left a message on August 9, 2022:
Lonnie Tilley took the time to help us form a chess team at Oceana High School, spending hours going to Chess Tournaments, matches and encouraging us to be one of the best teams in the state. His friendship, dedication and advisement was much appreciated and he will be missed. My prayers for his family and loved ones.
Lena Miller Johnson left a message on August 9, 2022:
Lonnie was such a nice guy while we were in school. I haven't seen him in many years. I know he will be missed by many. God be with the family.
APRIL CLAY left a message on August 8, 2022:
Mr. Tilley was always nice to me. He taught with my Mom (Frieda Toler Harman) @ OMS for many years . Mrs. Tilley was my Algebra teacher @ BHS. Sorry for the loss of a great person. Prayers for all family and friends❤️🙏🏻
Marcella Blevins left a message on August 8, 2022:
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Tilley. While attending Oceana High School, he was one of the best teachers a student could have ever had. Always smiling, joking and just made class fun. What a great learning experience he made for all his students; he was the best. He will never be forgotten & loved by his Oceana High School students, that's the type of impact he made. My prayers are with his family & friends. May God wrap his loving arms around each and every one of you, give you comfort that only he can give!!
Marty and Nancy Estepp left a message on August 8, 2022:
Love and prayers
Amanda Griffith left a message on August 8, 2022:
I went to school with Melissa and Melinda Ii had the honor of having Lonnie Tilley as my Social Studies teacher I enjoyed his class ,he always listened when you had problems he was one of a kind he will be missed I am so so sorry, if I can do anything I am just a message away . Prayers for the whole family 🙏🙏🙏
Bridget Hatfield left a message on August 8, 2022:
Mr. Tilley was a wonderfully kind man. Always smiling. He will be greatly missed. I’m sorry for your families loss.
Alicia (Short) Beladi-Mosavi left a message on August 8, 2022:
In memory of Lonnie Ralph Tilley, Alicia (Short) Beladi-Mosavi lit a candle
Alicia (Short) Beladi-Mosavi left a message on August 8, 2022:
Mr. Lonnie Tilley was a wonderful teacher, wonderful human being, and a curious soul. He found out that I was traveling back and forth in my adult life to the middle east, and had so many questions when I came to the school to visit one time. He was still teaching and looked the same. He was still kind and pleasant to speak with. He will leave a void on this Earth for sure. I am thankful for his kindness I witnessed towards my classmates, even when my own patience had run out with them😂 He left a positive impact on my life because of who and how he was towards me and others. Respectful, kind, understanding, and attentive. God bless his family and friends as well.
Scott wykle left a message on August 8, 2022:
I am so sorry for your loss 😢. I really liked Mr Tilley he was a very understanding teacher and friend.
Rhonda Toler- Milam left a message on August 8, 2022:
So sorry for your loss… I really thought a lot of Mr Tilley.. he was a great teacher and overall a good person
Jane Galloway left a message on August 8, 2022:
In memory of Lonnie Ralph Tilley, Jane Galloway lit a candle
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Sharon Stewart Milam left a message on August 8, 2022:
So sorry for your loss, love and prayers for all of your family.
Sharon Stewart Milam left a message on August 8, 2022:
So sorry for your loss, love and prayers for all of your family.
Rheenetta Bennett left a message on August 8, 2022:
I am so sorry for your loss. Lonnie worked one summer with my father, Lloyd Blackburn. My dad was in charge of the Oceana water department. Lonnie worked on a summer school program to assist college students. Dad was proud of Lonnie. Prayers for your family.
Justin Halsey left a message on August 8, 2022:
My heart and prayers go out to the Tilley family for there lose at this time. Mr Tilley was a good man and have many memories of him. May he rest well.
Fred & Margaret Van Horn left a message on August 8, 2022:
Praying for God to surround each of you with His love and presence.
Mary Cozort left a message on August 8, 2022:
To the Tilley family. I know there is nothing I can say to make this time hurt any less for you. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a wonderful person and will be missed. I miss my big brother. Fly high Lon
Tom Berta left a message on August 8, 2022:
To the Tilley family; words seem inadequate to express the sadness feel for your loss. I will always remember Lonnie as good teacher. May memories of love shared; comfort all of you now and in the days ahead. My condolences and thoughts are gently wrapped in prayers for heaven. May the peace which comes from the memoir shared bless all. Sherry will be missed!
Amanda Drake Joyce left a message on August 8, 2022:
A very special man who made a real difference in the lives of his students!! Prayers for his family!!
Amanda Drake Joyce left a message on August 8, 2022:
A very special man who made a real difference in the lives of his students!! Prayers for his family!!
Tommy left a message on August 8, 2022:
I am sorry to see Lonnie pass. He has been a good father figure and a good man. He was quiet in many ways but he always made his point. I will miss you Lonnie! I love you!
Ralph Marcum left a message on August 8, 2022:
Mr Tilley was a kind person & a Great Teacher he was the Best RIP Mr Tilley.
Valurie stewart left a message on August 8, 2022:
Will miss your smile and your presence. We will always carry you with us in our heart and be thankful for all the wonderful times we had as children growing up and sharing our beautiful families as adults. Mom would have been so proud of her Grand children and great Grandchildren. Love you my dear brother!!! Until we meet again
Valurie stewart left a message on August 8, 2022:
Will miss your smile and your presence. We will always carry you with us in our heart and be thankful for all the wonderful times we had as children growing up and sharing our beautiful families as adults. Mom would have been so proud of her Grand children and great Grandchildren. Love you my dear brother!!! Until we meet again
Valurie stewart left a message on August 8, 2022:
Will miss your smile and your presence. We will always carry you with us in our heart and be thankful for all the wonderful times we had as children growing up and sharing our beautiful families as adults. Mom would have been so proud of her Grand children and great Grandchildren. Love you my dear brother!!! Until we meet again
Vance Brooks left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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