Charles Ray Tilley Jr.

Ray Tilley was beloved by all who knew him. His zest for life, his always positive attitude, and especially his sharp wit and outrageous sense of humor. He was always able to see the humor in every situation one faces in life, including death.

Ray graduated from Villanova Prep in Ojai, and was a proud graduate of The University of Norte Dame. He was an Army Vet of the Korean War, after which he began his long career with General Electric Corp, from which he retired at age 65. Never married, and living in Hollywood where he had many dear friends, he became a world traveler and was fascinated by people and cultures around the globe. He organized tours to Ireland and Italy for friends and McGrath descendants. A voracious reader and history buff, he became a tour guide in the U.S., and was particularly taken with the American Indian cultures.

In later years he sold his home in Hollywood and returned to Ventura County, settling in Fillmore near cousins and family he loved. His last stop before leaving us at almost 85, was spent at the Fillmore Country Club, where he lifted up residents and staff alike with his humor. He will be greatly missed by them, and by family and friends who loved and laughed with, and at him, all the days of his life.

Charles was preceded in death by parents Charles Ray Tilley and Genevieve Doud Tilley; niece Joanne Marie Suda Willoughby.

He is survived by his sisters Suzanne Suda and Joanne Murphy; nephews John, David, Stephen, Paul Michael Suda, Kevin Murphy; niece Kathleen Murphy; grand-nephews, grand-nieces and many cousins.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church 1048 Ventura St.,Fillmore, CA on Wednesday August 15,2018 at10:00am.