Ed was born on February 11, 1932 in Durham, NC to the late John and Lula Tillman. His happiest times were playing bluegrass music with his friends.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Pearl, his brothers Jack Tillman and John Tillman and two stepchildren Howard Sauls and Jimmy Sauls.
He is survived by his stepchildren Mary Forehand, Doris Holt, Pastor Jack Sauls (Linda) and Sue Kerr (Dana), sister-in-law Lessie Tillman, nieces Sally Duffy (Ron), Frances Pendergraft, Mary Ann King (Mark), Nancy Dawson (Tommy), Edith Pope (George), several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank friends and neighbors that were of so much help to him in his latter years. A special thank you to Diane Duke who cared for him as part of her family and all the care she gives his fur buddy Roscoe.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Good Hope Baptist Church Cemetery in Cary, NC.
Condolences can be shared at apexfuneral.net
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