James "Jim" Elmer Tillery Jr.

James "Jim" Tillery age 58, passed away at Vanderbilt Hospital on October 28, 2018 after a courageous battle with heart disease. Jim was a member of New Prospect Presbyterian Church. He was a former employee of Modern Supply Company. He is preceded in death by father, James Tillery, Sr.; step father, EB Baird; brother-in-law, Jeff Kidwell and grandparents. Survivors include mother, Nancy Tillery Baird; step son, Chris (Samantha) Vittetoe; granddaughter, Einsley Vittetoe; sisters, Cheryl (Myron) Sharp, Carol (Dale) Trundle, Connie Kidwell; brother, Jeff (Monica) Tillery; step brothers, Gene (Heidi) Baird, Scott (Bridgett) Baird; aunt, Mary (Steve) Horton; many nieces, nephews, cousins and life long friend, Scott (Karla) Hunt. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. The family will have a private inurnment service at a later date. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com

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