of Russellville, AR

August 23, 1943 - December 14, 2021

Larry Gene Tilley, 78 of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 14, 2021, in Russellville, Arkansas. Larry was born, August 23, 1943, in Lamar, Arkansas to Freed and Josie (Sams) Tilley. Larry served in the United States Army in the 100th First Airborne Platoon. He received a Quilt of Valor and was in the American Legion Post 20. Larry had a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering where he worked at several nuclear plants throughout the United States. Larry also was an entrepreneur of several businesses in Granbury, Texas. Larry wrote and published the novel MIA Gold along with numerous poems and short stories. Larry loved the Lord, his children and family, but he loved to go to the mountains and Big Danger.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Freed and Josie (Sams) Tilley, his brothers Dwayne Tilley, Ernest Tilley, Elbert Tilley, and Freedie Wayne Tilley.
He is survived by his five daughters Heidi (Eddie) Hicks of Azle, Texas; Christy Jo Tilley of Ozark, Arkansas; Amanda (Ronald) Harris of Watauga, Texas; Callie (Jeff) Bradley of Dublin, Texas; and Danielle (Jeremy) Zeller of Weatherford, Texas; one son Shanon (Stacey) Tilley of Lamar, Arkansas; one brother Harry (Linda) Tilley of Lamar, Arkansas; two sisters Loretta Crotts of Lamar, Arkansas, and Sue (Johnny) Hatchett of Lamar, Arkansas; and numerous other family and friends.
Celebration of Life for Larry will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Lamar United Methodist Church on 208 3rd Street in Lamar, Arkansas with Bro. Bill Hampton officiating. Family has requested for flowers to be delivered to Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Cox Funeral Home
Rogers & Poplar Streets
Clarksville, AR  72830
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com