Kenny Tillman, 81, of Screven, Ga. died Tuesday, March 24. A hardworking entrepreneur, Kenny built a successful wholesale business KTS (The Warehouse), through determination and vision. His efforts not only provided for his family but also left a lasting impact on those who worked with him. Known for his generosity, Kenny will be remembered fondly by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was predeceased by his parents, Elton and Ruth Tillman and a brother, James E. Tillman.

He is survived by a son, Ken Tillman of Screven; a daughter and son-in-law, Bethany and George Bennett of Douglas; a bonus daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Huey Copeland of Screven; a bonus son and a daughter-in-law, Dr. John Lyndon and Laura Wasdin of Statesboro; a bonus son and spouse Jeremy P. and Chad Wasdin of Athens; 3 sisters, Karen Palmer and Sarah Wiggins, both of Jesup and Eloiuse Beaver of Odum; grandchildren, Cara Whitley, Tyler and Blake Bennett, Austin Tillman, Auburn Rigdon, Lyndsey Eberhart and Jake Wasdin; 6 great grand-children, Raylyn, Camdyn, Lyric, and Waylon Whitley, and Liam and Wade Eberhart, and special friend, Shelia Cox, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A service will be held 11 AM Saturday, March 28, at Unity Church of God on Sunset Blvd in Jesup with Pastor Calvin Anderson officiating. Family will receive friends beginning at 10 AM prior to services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of Kenny’s great grandson Waylon Whitley,https://fundraise.cff.org/valdosta26/Donate/Index/2088983?submit=Continue&rbref=Nucl_iosM_Dntslf

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.