1938
Virlyn
2015
Virlyn Stanley Tilson
February 7, 1938 — October 27, 2015
VIRLYN TILSON
1938-2015
Gastonia – Virlyn Stanley Tilson, 77 entered into his Heavenly Home on October 27, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Franklin, NC on February 7, 1938 to the late Stanley Willie and Marie Emma Rogers Tilson.
Virlyn was a loving and caring man who will be missed greatly! He was a member of Faith Baptist Church; and loved people, riding motorcycles, fishing and spending time at the flea market. You would often find him enjoying eating dinner at a local fish camp. Virlyn had worked for the Gastonia Police Department and Dallas Police Department before retiring from the Gaston County Sheriff's Department with over 27 years of dedicated service.
Left to cherish his memories includes his wife of 56 years, Shirley Owens Tilson;
his sons, Timothy Virlyn Tilson (Susan) and Randy Scott Tilson (Tracy);
3 granddaughters, Kenyia, Abby and Aaliyah; Sisters, Virginia Weathford and Della Blanton
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and special companion "LittleBit"
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:30 pm on Friday, October 30th at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home
A Celebration of life service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, October 30th at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Reverend Robin Harris officiating
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park, Garden of Honor section with the releasing of the doves
Honors by the Gaston County Sherriff's Office Honor Guard
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
1938-2015
Gastonia – Virlyn Stanley Tilson, 77 entered into his Heavenly Home on October 27, 2015 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Franklin, NC on February 7, 1938 to the late Stanley Willie and Marie Emma Rogers Tilson.
Virlyn was a loving and caring man who will be missed greatly! He was a member of Faith Baptist Church; and loved people, riding motorcycles, fishing and spending time at the flea market. You would often find him enjoying eating dinner at a local fish camp. Virlyn had worked for the Gastonia Police Department and Dallas Police Department before retiring from the Gaston County Sheriff's Department with over 27 years of dedicated service.
Left to cherish his memories includes his wife of 56 years, Shirley Owens Tilson;
his sons, Timothy Virlyn Tilson (Susan) and Randy Scott Tilson (Tracy);
3 granddaughters, Kenyia, Abby and Aaliyah; Sisters, Virginia Weathford and Della Blanton
Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and special companion "LittleBit"
The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:30 pm on Friday, October 30th at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home
A Celebration of life service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, October 30th at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home with Reverend Robin Harris officiating
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park, Garden of Honor section with the releasing of the doves
Honors by the Gaston County Sherriff's Office Honor Guard
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family. Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com
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