ELLERBE — Roger Lee Tilley, 69, passed away at his home in Ellerbe Thursday morning, Dec. 31, 2020, following a period of declining health.
He was born in Moore County on Nov. 24, 1951, a son of the late David and Nettie Puckett Tilley.
Roger retired as a truck driver from TI Industries of Lexington. His hobbies included fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Helen Chavis Tilley; three daughters, Candi Tilley of Hamlet, Juwana Chavis of Candor and Porshia Chavis-Oxendine of Rowland; seven grandchildren, Jasmine Tilley, Yolanda Tilley, Zac Chavis, Shane Chavis, Dyllon Chavis, Jacob Oxendine and Jace Oxendine; one brother, Ray Tilley of Winston-Salem; and two sisters, Carolyn Spivey (Jerry) and Mary Jo Rogers (Norman), both of Ellerbe.
Services will be private for the family.
Carter Funeral Home is serving the Tilley family. Condolences may be posted online at www.carterfuneral.net.
