Samuel Cole Tilman

Aug. 1, 1924 - Sept. 7, 2012

Samuel Cole Tilman, 88, of Powhatan, died September 7, 2012.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Frances Hardy Tilman; one daughter and her husband, Maryvel and Andrew Firda of New York and his granddaughter, Catherine.  Mr. Tilman was a WWII navy veteran, he played left field in the Dixie League during the 1950's and taught woodworking at Beumont for over 22 years, leaving to open his own woodworking shop. Sam was the President of Va. Dahlia Society for several years in the 1970's.  The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8pm at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan.  Funeral services will be held 11am Tuesday in the May Memorial Baptist Church, Powhatan.  Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, 62 Battleship Place Camden, NJ 08103. 

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• Genny Roesler - Sep. 18, 2012

  My thoughts and prayers are with you and Maryvel at this time.
  
  
  

• Genny Roesler - Sep. 18, 2012

  My thoughts and prayers are with you and Maryvel at this time.

• Wayne Outten - Sep. 10, 2012

  I remember the high regard my grandfather felt for Mr. Tilman from their days working together at Beaumont and the kinds words that Mr. Tilman had for my family upon my grandfather's passing.  He was a true gentleman and I know he will be greatly missed by friends and family.  I extend my greatest condolences to Maryvel and Mrs. Tilman at this time.  I can only offer the consolation that he lived a long and full life and has now moved on beyond any suffering.  The thoughts and prayers of all the Outtens are with you.

• Shirley Graham Boelt - Sep. 10, 2012

  I remember as a child when Sam and Frances lived one door down from us in Flat Rock and how our families would visit at times.  Sam, as well as Frances, were always friendly and kind people.  Sam was a very talented man when it came to making furniture pieces and I believe some of his works are at May Memorial.  May God provide peace and strength to Frances and Maryvel as he will be greatly missed.
  

• Nancy & Moe Stoll - Sep. 9, 2012

  Sam was a very special person, kind, gentle and loving to everyone. He had an outstanding memory of people's names and their association with he and Frances. They have been a loving and caring couple all of their 50 years together, and he will be missed by many. God Bless you all.

 

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