Jack Tillman

Jack E. Tillman, 87, of Pekin, IL passed away at 9:20 AM Tuesday, January 05, 2016 at Timbercreek Rehab Center. Jack was born on June 11, 1928 in Dillon Township, Tazewell County, Illinois to John A. and Cora Bell (Freshour) Tillman. He married Elaine Turbett on June 27, 1951. She passed away on December 21, 2002. Also preceding in death are two sons, Scott and Mark Tillman, seven brothers and one sister. Surviving are: daughter-in-law, Linda Tillman of Pekin; five grandchildren, Gina Tillman of Pekin, Matthew Tillman of Atlantic, IA,Zachary Tillman of Peoria, IL, Crystal Bolton of Bloomington, IL and Josh Tillman of Pekin; one great grandchild; one brother, William Tillman of California and one sister, Betty Stewart of Colorado. Jack was a veteran of the United States Air force serving in the11th Airborne Division. He worked at Caterpillar retiring in 1990. Jack's passion was parachuting. He was a master rigger and held a professional exhibition rating for his demonstrations. He was a founding member of the Illinois Valley Parachute Club where he parachuted and flew planes. He was also a member of the Liberty Parachute Team, a professional parachute demonstration team with a patriotic flavor. He was a member of Parachutists Over Forty Society and Skydivers Over Sixty. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin. Private graveside services will be held Friday, January 8 at Green Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association - Central Illinois Chapter 606 W. Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614. Cemetery Green Valley Cemetery 300 S. Church street Green Valley,IL 61534 Visitation Thursday, January 7, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM delete Pekin,IL 61554