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Reginald Irving “Rex” Tilley Jr.

Birth	:	6 Jan 1919 Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	19 May 2010 Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Chenoweth Run Cemetery, Fern Creek, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.1563988, -85.5543976
Description	:	____________________________________________ MOUNT AIRY, NC - Mr. Reginald Irving "Rex" Tilley Jr, 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. He had been under the care of Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care. He was a lifelong resident of Mount Airy with the exception of the years he served our country after enlisting in the United States Navy during World War II. He spent most of his Naval service in the southern Pacific Ocean. He was a sales representative for most of his working career. He was a member of First Baptist Church, The Oasis Shriners... Read More	____________________________________________ MOUNT AIRY, NC - Mr. Reginald Irving "Rex" Tilley Jr, 91, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. He had been under the care of Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care. He was a lifelong resident of Mount Airy with the exception of the years he served our country after enlisting in the United States Navy during World War II. He spent most of his Naval service in the southern Pacific Ocean. He was a sales representative for most of his working career. He was a member of First Baptist Church, The Oasis Shriners of Charlotte, and Renfro Masonic Lodge #691 AF and AM. He and Millie enjoyed traveling, especially spending time at Lake Tahoe with family and friends. In his later years, he enjoyed annual reunions with World War II shipmates from across the country. Born January 6, 1919, he was preceded in death by his father, Reginald Irving Tilley Sr; his mother, Berta Lee Hatcher Tilley; sisters, Edith Tilley Robards and Mary Ella Tilley Lancaster; and brother, Smith Bennett Tilley. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years of marriage, Dora Mildred "Millie" Tilley; his children, Reginald Irving "Reggie" Tilley III of Bellevue, Washington, John Leslie Tilley (Ann Daughtery Tilley), of Sherrills Ford, and Karen Tilley Gunter (Dr. William Barrett Gunter Jr) of Durham; his grandchildren, Reginald Irving "Chip" Tilley IV, Jonathan Hunter Tilley, Angela Tilley Southard (David), Bryan Chadwick Tilley, Margaret Blair Tilley, Diana Elizabeth Tilley, Kathryn Elizabeth Gunter, and Bennett Thomas Gunter. Two great-granddaughters, Leslie Brook Golding and Natasha Tilley, also survive him. A funeral service was Saturday, May 22, 2010, at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Mount Airy. Interment was at Oakdale Cemetery. The family would appreciate memorials to: Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care 401 Technology Lane - Suite 200 Mount Airy, NC 27030 or First Baptist Church 714 North Main Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 ____________________________________________ ~ SOURCE: Moody Funeral Service - Mount Airy, NC ____________________________________________

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Where is Reginald Irving “Rex” Tilley Jr.'s memorial?
Reginald Irving “Rex” Tilley Jr.'s memorial is located at: Chenoweth Run Cemetery, Fern Creek, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Reginald Irving “Rex” Tilley Jr. death?
Reginald Irving “Rex” Tilley Jr. death on 19 May 2010 in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Reginald Irving “Rex” Tilley Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 38.1563988
Longitude: -85.5543976

Family Members:

Parent

Reginald Irving “Rex” Tilley Sr.

(1889 - 1960)

Berta Lee Hatcher Tilley

(1891 - 1955)

Spouse

Siblings

Mary Ella Tilley Lancaster

(1916 - 1998)

Flowers:

Thank you for your service to our country, Mr. Tilley! May you rest in eternal Heavenly peace! You have certainly earned it!

Left by Anonymous on 22 May 2010

Thank you for your service!

Left by Anonymous on 20 Mar 2013

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Coordinate: 38.1563988, -85.5543976

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14. Jefferson County Poor Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1976420, -85.5628280

15. Hopewell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1862660, -85.5103680

16. Country Home Cemetery
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17. William E. Hobbs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2068570, -85.5549620

18. Snyder Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2073270, -85.5507020

19. Blankenbeker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1995380, -85.5171550

20. Fairmount Cemetery
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21. Cane Run Methodist Church Cemetery
Fisherville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1569640, -85.4870210

22. Community of Christ Scripture Garden
Forest Hills, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2117500, -85.5834480

23. Orr Cemetery
Jeffersontown, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2150900, -85.5338200

24. Blankenbaker Family Cemetery
Jeffersontown, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2160100, -85.5340500