Samuel Cole Tilman

Samuel Cole Tilman, 88, of Powhatan, died September 7, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Frances Hardy Tilman; one daughter and her husband, Maryvel and Andrew Firda of New York and his granddaughter, Catherine. Mr. Tilman was a WWII navy veteran, he played left field in the Dixie League during the 1950's and taught woodworking at Beumont for over 22 years, leaving to open his own woodworking shop. Sam was the President of Va. Dahlia Society for several years in the 1970's. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 to 8pm at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy.(Rt.60), Powhatan. Funeral services will be held 11am Tuesday in the May Memorial Baptist Church, Powhatan. Interment Powhatan Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, 62 Battleship Place Camden, NJ 08103.

Service:

Tuesday, 11am September 11, 2012

May Memorial Baptist Church, Powhatan, Va.



Visitation:

Monday, 6 to 8pm September 10, 21012

Bennett & Barden Funeral Home