Johnny R. Tilley was born October 3, 1954 in Hardin County Tennessee the son of Stella and the late James Tilley.Mr. Tilley was a Heavy Equipment Operator for John Dale Co.He is survived by a daughter, Melissa Tilley Young of Savannah, TN; two sons, Jason Tilley of Savannah, TN, Toby Hollander of Iuka, MS; his mother, Stella Tilley of Savannah, Tennessee; three sisters, Wanda Steely of Savannah, TN, Glonda Hollander of Iuka, MS, Frances Tilley of Calhoun, GA; two brothers, J. B. Tilley of Savannah, TN, Hershel Tilley of Bethel Springs, TN; and several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.In addition to his father, Mr. Tilley was preceded in death by a brother, Herby Tilley; and a sister, Shirley Powell.He enjoyed dogs and horses as well as hunting and fishing. Mr. Tilley was greatly loved by his family and friends and will be missed.He departed this life on July 22, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 56 Years, 9 Months, 19 Days.