Ray Willard Tillman, 75, of Bedford, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025. He was born in South Boston, VA on August 9, 1949 a son of the late Cruduip Dallas Tillman and Estelle Newby Tillman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Hogan Tillman; and sister, Lavoris Tillman. He is survived by his daughters, Shannon Renee Green (Roy), Shelley Tillman Clary (James Bradshaw); son, William “Michael” Tillman; grandchildren, Afton Tillman Hailey (Gavin), Cody Duane Green (Audrey), Ashlee Rae Green (Josh), Kinley Grace Clary, Austin William Bradshaw; great-grandchildren, Ellie Mae Hailey, Granger Lee Green, Douglas Creed Hailey, Kymber Rose Green; and sister-in-law, Karen Yost. Per his request, no services will be held. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.