DAVID LEE TILLMAN was born October 11, 1955, in Shellman, Georgia. He was born to the union of the late Homer Currington & Liza B. Tillman. Gone to soon at the tender Age of 69, he was called from his earthly home to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Attending the Public Schools of Miami -Dade County. He loved the US Army, that was his greatest conversation piece. He enlisted in 1973 and served in various states and countries until he was honorable discharged in 1989 with the rank of Sergeant. David will be missed and loved forever in the hearts of his loving Wife Katrina Howell of Gainesville, FL; Children Churay Williams of Hollywood, FL, Shauna Elliott and Maggie Elliott of Gainesville, FL, Brandy Jerkins of Tallahassee, FL; Siblings Janice Avant of Miramar, FL, Terri Tillman of Opa-locka, FL, Darlene Hill of Jacksonville, FL, Theresa Price of Shellman, GA, Rodney Tillman of Hallandale, FL. Eddie Tillman of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Homer Hill of Atlanta, GA, and Corey Beverly of Kentucky; Sisters in laws ~ Angela (Troy) Sprawling of Chiefland, FL, Ava (Henry) Gregg of Lake City, FL.; Three Grandchildren, Three Greatgrandchildren, And a host of In-Laws, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Friends. Visitation Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL 32609 US 352-378-2528 Celebration of Life Thursday, August 22, 2024 1:00 PM - Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL 32609 US 352-378-2528 Graveside Service Friday, August 23, 2024 11:30 AM - Jacksonville National Cemetery FL US Funeral Home Forest Meadows Funeral Home 725 NW 23rd Avenue Gainsville FL - 32609 US 352-378-2528