Jeffrey Lincoln Tillman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jeff passed peacefully, surrounded by his family. Born to career Army parents at Ft. Lee Virginia, Jeff thrived on the adventures of military life. He enjoyed travelling and the experiences of living in Rhode Island, Virginia, Kansas, and Texas. In 1981, the family relocated to Crystal River and Jeff entered CRHS. As a Florida kid, he made lots of new friends, swam, fished, played basketball, and raced his dirt bike and his #95 stock car. On graduation, Jeff went on to earn advanced welding certifications from Santa Fe College and an Associate’s Degree in Science from Central Florida College. He also owned and operated a landscape business in Citrus County. In 2008, he relocated his family to Gainesville where he began a new career as systems mechanic at UF Shands Hospital. Jeff dedicated his life to son, Clay. They were inseparable. When not involved in major automotive restoration projects, they could be seen together tailgating in the RV lots at Gator football games, mingling in the pits at local speedways, walking Dixie and Gira and feeding the deer in the peaceful, wooded surroundings of their home. R.I.P. - J.L.T. There will be a memorial service to celebrate Jeff’s life on Saturday, June 4th at 11 am at the Williams-Thomas Funeral Home Downtown, 404 N. Main St., Gainesville. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.

Jeffrey Lincoln Tillman

March 12, 1966 - April 9, 2022