Jerry Tilson

Jerry Tilson

Highlands, NC - Jerry BeulinTilson, age 55, of Cinnamon Lane, Highlands, NC went to be with his Lord, Wednesday, November 24 at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late John Beulin and Eva Arlecia Rogers Tilson. He was married to Laura Elaine Burrell Tilson for thirty-seven years. He was a carpenter and builder; loved to work; was an avid sports fan and liked to hunt and fish. Jerry was a loving husband, father, friend and a devoted Christian. He was a member of Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church where he was a Deacon for twenty-two years and a Sunday School Teacher.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two daughters, Jessica Tilson and Gabrielle Tilson both of the home; one son David Tilson of the home; one sister, June Manning and husband Bob of Tallahassee, FL; sister-in-law, Georgetta Dixon and brother-in-law, Joe Dixon of Pensacola, FL and one nephew Jeff Dixon and wife Melody of Tallahassee, FL.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 27 at 2:00 PM at Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Everette Wilson, Rev. Matt Shuler and Rev. Rusty Wolfrey officiating. Burial will be in the Clear Creek Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charlie Hicks, Dennis Ivester, Donnie Edwards, Doyle Calloway, Jeff Dixon and Michael Wilson. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Highlands and Satolah Fire Department. The family will receive friends Friday, November 26, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlands.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lewis Rathbun Wellness Center, 121 Sherwood Rd., Asheville, NC 28803-2426.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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