Lonnie Ralph Tilley

August 13, 1947 - August 6, 2022

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

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 follow in Godwin Cemetery, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

Mr. Tilley was born August 13, 1947 in Pineville, WV son of the late Ted Tilley and Oma Avonell Spence Tilley Stewart. He had retired from the Wyoming County Board of Education in WV where he taught History for 33 years. After retiring from teaching, he moved to Phenix City, to enjoy time with family. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where he worshiped with family and friends. Mr. Tilley was a busy man who loved to be outdoors hunting and fishing. In fact, he loved fishing so much, he raised fish at one time. Other hobbies included reading all types of books to include history and Sci-Fi and playing video games with his grandchildren. Because of his love of the outdoors, we will often smile as we enjoy a beautiful fall day or warm spring morning as we remember him and his smile.

Mr. Tilley was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Oma Tilley and a sister, Janice Milam.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lucinda J. Bryant Tilley, Phenix City, AL; four children, Melissa Bledsoe, Adam Tilley (Rebecca, “Becky”), and Melinda Pell (Tommy), all of Phenix City, AL and Andrew Tilley (Tawny), Huntington, WV; four sisters, Valurie Stewart (Conley), Matheny, WV, Mary Margaret Cozort (Larry) and Nancy Estepp (Marty) all of Glen Fork, WV, Kimberly Lewis (Talley), Crany, WV; one brother, Steven Stewart (Kathy), Oceana, WV; eight grandchildren, Nicholas “Nick”, Nathan, Noah, David, Brodie, Aiden, McKenzie and Isiah; three great-grandchildren, Astraea, James and Annalise Rose; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

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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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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.

Great teacher prayers for the family

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!

In memory of Lonnie Ralph Tilley, Nancy Barrett lit a candle

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.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Great Man and Teacher. Always respected him. Sorry for your loss.

He was one of the best! Sincere condolences for his family.

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.

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.

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❤️🙏🏻

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!!

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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 🙏🙏🙏

Mr. Tilley was a wonderfully kind man. Always smiling. He will be greatly missed. I’m sorry for your families loss.

In memory of Lonnie Ralph Tilley, Alicia (Short) Beladi-Mosavi lit a candle

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.

I am so sorry for your loss 😢. I really liked Mr Tilley he was a very understanding teacher and friend.

So sorry for your loss… I really thought a lot of Mr Tilley.. he was a great teacher and overall a good person

In memory of Lonnie Ralph Tilley, Jane Galloway lit a candle

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

So sorry for your loss, love and prayers for all of your family.

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.

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.

Praying for God to surround each of you with His love and presence.

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

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!

A very special man who made a real difference in the lives of his students!! Prayers for his family!!

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!

Mr Tilley was a kind person & a Great Teacher he was the Best RIP Mr Tilley.

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

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