Harrell Neal Tilley, Sr

April 4, 1949 - July 14, 2016

Harrell Neal Tilley, Sr., 67, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 4:55 P.M. Thursday July 14, 2016 at the Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston. He was born April 4, 1949 in Weakley, TN, the son of James and Dorothy (Niemzyk) Tilley. He is survived by one daughter, Kallie (Archie) Riddle of Cheneyville, IL; one son, Harrell (Abby) Tilley Jr. of Hoopeston; two sisters, Dorothy Bradberry of Conway, Ark. and Betty Haynes of Murfreesboro, TN; three brothers, Ray (Toni) Tilley of Tennessee, Robert Tilley of Oregon, and James Tilley of Chicago, IL; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Harrell graduated from Milford High School and then went into the United States Army. After serving in the Army, he worked as a tool and die maker for FMC in Hoopeston for 25 years. He later worked as a tool and die maker for Gene Felstehausen. He was a member of the ABATE Club and the Stonecold Motorcycle Club. Harrell enjoyed playing pool, fishing, shooting his guns, and getting together with his family and biker brothers. A visitation will be held 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Tuesday July 19, 2016 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston. The funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday July 20, 2016 at the funeral home, with Pastor Micah Mobley officiating. After the service, military rites will be accorded by the American Legion Post #384 and the VFW Post #4826. Following the service, cremation rights will be accorded and no burial will be held. Memorial may be made to the family of Harrell Tilley.