Richard Lee Tillman, Kimberling City, MO, son of Ira and Vada (Brumback) Tillman, was born May 17, 1945, at Niangua, MO, and departed this life on November 20, 2023, at the age of 78.

Richard was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Dodson on February 15, 1965, at Springfield, MO.

Richard worked as an electrician and at Silver Dollar City before his retirement.

Membership was held in the Victory Church, Kimberling City, MO.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Vada Tillman and one brother, Michael Tillman.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Tillman of Kimberling City, MO, two daughters; Vada Mash and her husband, Charles, and Richelle Tillman and her husband, Jacob Tuchsherer, one granddaughter, Susan Owens and her husband, Chad, two great grandchildren; Hayden and Harley, seven brothers and sisters and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Kimberling City, MO.  A service will be held following the visitation at 11:00 a.m., at the Stumpff Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Chad Owens officiating.  Burial will follow in the Philbert Cemetery, Kimberling City, MO.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Kimberling City, MO.