Gary was a graduate of Fair Park High School and attended Northwestern State University. He worked for G.E. from the age of 18 until he retired in 2015. Gary was a loving husband, father, uncle, and a faithful friend. The beach was his happy place. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Gary enjoyed one on one trips with his son, Cory. He was an active member of Summer Grove Baptist Church and had a heart for Jesus. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him best and loved him most.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his devoted wife of 47 years, Dorothy Jean Tilley.
Left to cherish him memory is his loving wife, Kathy Jo Kelly Tilley of Plain Dealing; his only son, Cory Alan Tilley of Shreveport; brother in law, James Ouzts (Judy) of New Mexico; nephew, Carey Ouzts (Allison) of Missouri; nieces, Cathy Ouzts Cox (Will) of Benton and Staci Schroeder (Chris) of Kansas; numerous cousins, one great niece, five great nephews, and dear friend Dean Snider (Debbie).
A visitation for Gary will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM. Pastor Heath Peloquin will be officiating the service. Gary will be laid to rest in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Mt. Lebanon, LA 71028, with Bro. William Peeples officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
