Fred D Tillman 86 of Valparaiso, FL departed this life Saturday, November 30, 2024 at HCA Florida Ft. Walton-Destin Hospital in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Mr. Tillman will be laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery in Elba, Alabama, at a later date.

Survivors include: Wife Dianne Tillman, Valparaiso, FL; Daughter Angie (Jeff) Lewis, Phoenix, AZ; Granddaughters Abi and Anna Lewis, Flagstaff, AZ, Amber and Alex Lewis, Phoenix, AZ; Son - Freddy (Denise) Tillman and Granddaughter Lucy Tillman, Tucson, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his Parents Sheriff H. D. & Mittie B. Fuller Tillman; Sister Adele Bowers; and Sister Doris Morrow.

Fred graduated from Elba High School in 1956 and Troy University in 1960 with a BS in math.  He worked for the Dept of Defense at Eglin AFB for over 40 years and enjoyed the next over 20 years on the golf course.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Tillman family.