Jimmy L. Tillman, 85, of Fremont NE

Jimmy L. Tillman, 85 years, of Fremont, NE died Monday, November 30, 2015 at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, NE.

Jimmy was born July 26, 1930 in Hooper, NE to John and Gladys (Rodgers) Tillman. He grew up in Hooper and was a 1948 graduate of Hooper High School, where he played football and basketball. He then moved to Sidney, NE. Jimmy previously worked for the railroad, and operated a roller rink in Hawarden, Iowa and Slayton, MN. He later moved to Fremont, where he lived most of his life. He was a 44 year employee of Hormel’s, and owned and operated Tillman TV Repair Service in Fremont. He also worked for Fremont Housing Authority. Jimmy married Jeanine McDonald on April 24th at Grace Lutheran Church in Hooper.

He was a former member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont and member of the Hooper Volunteer Fire Department, for several years. He enjoyed sports, especially Husker Football. Jimmy enjoyed roller skating and entered many dance competitions with his wife.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanine; sons, Kelly and wife, Lou Tillman of Houston, TX and Michael and wife, Cheri Tillman of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Illa Stalp of West Point, NE; 2 grandchildren, Ashley and Sarah Tillman; and 7 adopted grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill; and sisters, Jackie and Avis.

Funeral service will be 3:30 PM, Friday, December 4, 2015 at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. J.W. Berry will officiate. Visitation on Friday 1 hour prior to services. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.

Jimmy Tillman