John Earl Tilley Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Earl Tilley (Staten Island, New York), whose life came to an end on July 31, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Earl Tilley to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact John had on those he encountered along his journey. Though John may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Reverend Stephen James and Mary Louise Tilley; his siblings, Steven James Tilley III and Pearl Juanita Tilley Spears; and his daughter Wanda Shanita Mitchell.
He is survived by: his daughters, Bunita Joyce Tilley and Lisa Denise Tilley Betts; his grandson Brenden John Isaac Betts Jr.; and his sisters, Sara Ann Tilley McDuffie and Gloria Tilley Drayton. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
