Otis Tilley Obituary (1922

Otis Harvey Tilley, 95, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 4, 1922 in Crab Orchard, Tennessee, and married Betty Tilley who preceded him on September 2, 2016. Survivors include a granddaughter Tierra Campbell (Gary L. Barngrover) of Shelbyville; great-granddaughter- Amy Starkey of Shelbyville; and 3 great-great-grandchildren Alyssa Starkey, Alyvia Conner, and Annyka Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, brothers, and daughter Judith (Knight) Harding. Mr. Tilley was a lifelong resident of this area, and had worked for many years as a self employed barber. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, American Legion Post #70, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a US Army veteran serving in Pearl Harbor and also during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Sergeant. Otis was very proud of the time he spent serving his country in the army. He loved his job as a barber serving Shelby County for many years. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Steve Bohall officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, May 14, 2018 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Cemetery, with a military graveside service conducted by a local veterans organization. Memorial contributions can be made to American Legion Post #70 in care of the funeral home.