UPSHUR COUNTY - SUNSET MEMORIAL PARK Ralph Tillman passed away November 12, 2016 at the age of 92. He was born February 27, 1924 in Gilmer to parents, Mat and Bessie Tillman. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers and seven sisters. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Fayrene Painter Tillman and two daughters, Linda Barriga and Dr. Susan Tillman and her husband, Dr. Thomas Nau. Ralph served his country in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He was of the Baptist faith and was retired as a lithographer from Rockwell International. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Park 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2016 with Brother Wayne Norvell and Gary Garrison officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer, 305 West Harrison Street, Gilmer, TX 75644.