Elder John "Larry"

Tillman

Elder John “Larry” Tillman, 88, of Jesup went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 9, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He had served as a pastor for many years to Northside Baptist Church and served as a supply pastor for several years at Jesup Primitive Baptist Church. He was very active in his community and served as a Chaplain for Wayne State Prison for 17 years. In his leisure time, he spent many hours studying the “Word of God” and enjoyed his family. He was predeceased by a daughter, Paula Ann Tillman and a grandson, Benji Wilson.

Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Patricia Pye Tillman of Jesup; 3 sons, Greg (Terri) Tillman of Guyton, Ga., Elder Keith (Rhonda) Tillman and Jeff (Carol) Tillman both of Jesup; 7 grandchildren, Laura (Andrew) Sorenson, Jessica (David) Forbes, Rebecca (Phillip) Brantley, Rachel (Josh) Phillips, Keith (Brea) Tillman, Jr., Mary Tillman, Alan (Trish) Wilson, Bradley Tillman; 12 great grandchildren, Robert (Paige), Ayden, Sadie, Hudson, Chase, Allie, Tucker, Judah, A.J., Alena, Landie, Emmett, and Rose; 2 great-great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

“Home Going” graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November, 12, 2026 from Jesup City Cemetery with Elder Jason Deal officiating.

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2026 from Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Jesup Primitive Baptist Church, 595 S. First Street, Jesup, GA 31545.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.