Charles Herbert Tillman, 88, passed away on May 4, 2026. Charles was born on August 23, 1937, in Socrum, Fl Polk County. He was greeted in heaven by his wife Dimple Jean Tillman, son Allen Dale Tillman, parents George and Dollie Tillman, sisters Edith Sherrouse, Vera Johnston, brother Donald Tillman, all of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by their children Billy Newell (Sandra) of Anniston, AL, Derrell Newell of Land O' Lakes, FL, and Bruce Tillman ( Suzanne Tillman) of Live Oak, Fl. He has 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.



He moved with his family to Avon Park, FL in 1944 and then to Hardee County in 1952. He went on to serve in the Air Force from 1953-1956. He served in law enforcement in the Hardee County Sheriff's Department for 22 years where he was a jailor, deputy, and detective during that span. During that same span he would make Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior. Later he would work for the Zolfo Springs Police Department for 3 years and would eventually become the Chief of Police before retiring.



He was an avid outdoorsman, painter, DIY expert, storyteller of his ventures and career, and loved to play and sing Blue Grass and Gospel music. He loved to tell people about his family. In addition to playing and singing in church he would continue that ministry in the Assisted Living Home they moved to a few years ago in Sebring, Fl.



The funeral with be at Faith Temple Church of God at 10:00 a.m. on May 22, 2026. Visitation with the family is at 9:30. The internment will be at New Hope Cemetery following the service.