Robert Tillery, 83, of Beaumont, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation, Beaumont. He was born on July 8, 1929, in Okemah, Oklahoma. Robert was a United States Army veteran having served in the Korean War. He worked on a dairy farm while in Oklahoma before moving to Beaumont in 1989.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Tillery; sons, Robert David Tillery of Seguin; Timothy P. Tillery of Beaumont; and Robert Allen Tillery and Paul Eric Tillery, both of Wetumka, Oklahoma; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Clifton Tillery.
A family committal will be held at Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
