Wilmer Lee Tignor's obituary , Passed away on May 23, 2025 in Ashland, Virginia

Wilmer Lee Tignor

August 24, 1934 - May 23, 2025 (90 years old)

Ashland, Virginia

Wilmer Lee Tignor's obituary , Passed away on May 23, 2025 in Ashland, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel

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Wilmer Lee Tignor

August 24, 1934 - May 23, 2025 (90 years old)

Ashland, Virginia

Wilmer Lee Tignor Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Wilmer Lee Tignor (Ashland, Virginia), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Wilmer Lee left this world on May 23, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his former wives, Peggy A. Tignor and Jacqueline Maxwell Chisholm; and his brothers, Lloyd, Franklin, W. Alvin and Carroll Wayne Tignor.

He is survived by: his wife Louise Cooper Tignor; his children, Patricia T. Valenzuela, Barbara T. Sly (Michael) and Michael A. Tignor (Tammy); his grandchildren, Laura Case, Garrison Case, Jillian Vargo, Grayson Sly, Colin Tignor, Cassidy Tignor, Robert Cooper, Amber C. Pitts, Joshua Friedman and Samuel Friedman; his great grandchildren, Afton Hamby, Waylon Case, Avery Pitts, Forrest Pitts, Silas Pitts, Owen Cooper and Ivy Cooper; and his sisters, Laverne Fetty and Janie May.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, an organization dear to his generous heart.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel



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