John Henry Tilson, 94, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Mr. Tilson was born in Banks County, Georgia, on February 24, 1930. He was of the Baptist Faith, where he served as a deacon for many years. Professionally, Mr. Tilson worked as a supervisor for over three decades at Coats and Clark in Toccoa, Georgia. Mr. Tilson proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. In his leisure, he found joy in the simple pleasures of life: tending to his garden, casting a line while fishing, and cherishing precious moments with his family.
Survivors include his loving wife of 73 years, Thenia Hulsey Tilson, of Mt. Airy; daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Glenn Edmonds of Mt. Airy; son, Michael Tilson and son-in-law Ken Gailey, of Acworth; grandchildren, Kim and Joey Reynolds, of Woodstock; Tracy and Matt Newton, of Demorest; Kevin and Charity Edmonds, of Woodstock; and Nathaniel and Jessica Edmonds, of Macon; great-grandchildren, Madison and McKenzie Reynolds, of Woodstock; John, James, and Josiah Newton, of Demorest; Noah, Esther, Lydia, and Elijah Edmonds, of Woodstock; and Everlee, Gates, and Jack Edmonds, of Macon.
A Private Graveside Service will be held at the Glade Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Gideons International, c/o Habersham North Camp, P.O. Box 1855, Clarkesville, GA. 30523.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.
