Tilson, Roy

Roy Tilson, age 90, of Petersburg, formerly of Greenview, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home near Petersburg.

He is survived by his wife Ruby, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents. Roy was born February 27, 1923 near Middletown, Illinois, the son of James and Linna Parsons Tilson.

He married Ruby Reller on January 1, 1949. They grew up only two miles apart as children, fell in love and were married for 64 years.

Roy farmed in the Greenview area for most of his life. He was a member of the Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield.

Roy loved Ruby, farming, swimming and dogs.

Services will be held at Mott & Henning Funeral Home where visitation will be held from 10:00 until time of service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 23, 2013.

Rev. Brent Mitchell from Third Presbyterian Church will be officiating.

Burial will be held at Walnut Ridge Cemetery near Middletown.

Memorials can be made to the Third Presbyterian Church in Springfield or the Menard County Protective League.