James David Tilley
James David Tilley, age 60, of Madisonville, passed away Friday morning, October 12, 2012, at U.T. Medical Center. He was self-employed in the auto dealer and auto body and paint businesses. He bought and sold cars his whole life. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching the races and being a prankster. He was loved by many. Preceded in death by father, Jack Tilley; an infant brother; grandparents, James (Dude) and Carrie (Mamie) Tilley. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Keela Tilley and Joe Johnson, Maryville; sons, James (Jamie) Tilley, Brandon Shawn Tilley, Cody Robinette, all of Madisonville; grandchildren, Julia “Jules” Johnson and Ava; mother, Bonnie Tilley, Sweetwater; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Perry Moore, of Madisonville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jackie Tilley, Harriman, Steve and Debbie Tilley, of Madisonville; nieces, Crystal, Stephanie and Melis; nephews, Chris Tilley and wife Beverly, Steven Tilley and wife Summer, Dennis Tilley, Daniel and Tim Moore. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Sunday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Danny Strickland officiating. Interment 11 a.m. Monday, Hopewell Springs Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.
