BILLY GENE TILLEY 1936-2026 In Loving Memory of Billy Gene Tilley Billy Gene Tilley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Tilley, and his daughter, Linda Tilley. He leaves behind his wife, Florence Tilley; his son, Gary Tilley; his daughter, Donna Mayfield; four granddaughters, Stacey Bradley, Rikki Haskins, Teri Caster, and Cindi Michael; and ten great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, extended family members, and many friends who became family. Billy’s journey began in Flippin, Arkansas, where he was raised surrounded by a large, loving family. It was there that he learned the values of hard work and devotion to family — two guiding principles that became the backbone of his life. As a young man, he relocated to the Owens Valley, where he spent most of his life raising his family and working diligently for Caltrans. Af...
