Tillman Jennings, Jr.

JENNINGS, TILLMAN C. Tillman, C. Jennings was born to the Tillman and Lila Carter Jennings on January 28. 1926 in Winters, Texas. He passed from his earthly life surround by family at his home in Roswell, New Mexico on July 23, 2013 at the age of 87 years old.

Left to cherish many happy memories are his wife: Neta daughter: Judy Gary Richburg of Roswell, New Mexico sons: Rick Dawn Jennings of Euless, Texas, Kim Polly Mosley of Rockwell, Texas and Joe Gayle Sheppard of Grapevine, Texas. His grandchildren: Tisha Matt Volquardsen and their daughter, Brittany Travis Smith and son, Nick Volquardsen of Roswell, Jason Rachel Richburg and their daughters, Jada and Paisley of Houston, Amber Jedd Fisch and daughters, Zaylee, Ashlee and Kendall of Jacksonville, Florida, Rick Amanda Jennings and their son, Tripp of Ft. Worth, Texas, Aaron Bryan Bailey and children, Alexandria and Christopher of Altus, Oklahoma, Leann Anthony Brown of Roundrock, Texas, and Tiffany Bryan Dosher and children, Mathew, Cheyanne, Brody and Brycen of Roswell, New Mexico. Also a great great grandsons, Tate Smith and his brother, who is expected to arrive in September.

He was preceded in death by his parents Tillman and Lila, sons, Monty Jennings and Kendal Mosley, sisters, Mary Lou Beard and Betty Ray Horton.

Tillman started working at the age of 12 years, shining shoes for Tab Hatlers Barber Shop in Winters, Texas. He attended barber school when he was 16 years old in Ft. Worth, Texas. At age 17 years, his mom signed for him to join the United States Navy. He was assigned to the USS Corregidor as the ships barber and the gunners assistant.

Tillman moved to San Angelo after being discharged from the Navy and owned and operated the Village Barber Shop for 54 years. He provided service for many families for four generations.
Tillman was Past President of the Westside Lions Club in San Angelo, where he was active for many years. He was a Melvin Jones Recipient.

Tillman and Neta loved to travel with friends and family. They attended many of the USS Corregidor reunions, class reunions, Lions Club International Conventions and continued to visit those friends through the years.

A visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, July 27, 2013 beginning at 1:00 pm with services following at 2:00 pm at the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel in San Angelo, Texas. Minister Frank Berthold will officiate.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Texas Lions Camp, P.O. Box 290247, Kerville, TX 78029

Visitation

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel
4989 FM Hwy 1223
San Angelo, TX  76905
Saturday, July 27, 2013
1:00 p.m.

Service

Funeral

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel
4989 FM Hwy 1223
San Angelo, TX  76905
Saturday, July 27, 2013
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens Mausoleum
4989 FM Hwy 1223
San Angelo, TX  76905

Memorial Contributions

P.O. Box 290247
Kerrville, TX  78029