Ronald Wayne Tillett, 80, passed away November 29, 2019 in Burleson, Texas after a valiant battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and COPD.
Ronald (Ronnie) was born March 1, 1939 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to Charles Weymouth Tillett, Jr. and Birdie (Godfrey-Pritchard) Tillett.
Ron met Debora (Debbie Bauer) Tillett at the Pentagon, and they married June 6, 1970 in Elizabeth City, N.C. Ron is preceded in death by parents Charles Tillett, Birdie Tillett, and sister Roberta Dianne (Tillett) Ward. He is survived by his wife Debora Tillett, children, Christopher Tillett, and Cassandra (Cassie) Havas, grandson, Aidan Havas of Burleson, Texas, brother Charles Weymouth Tillett, III and wife Norma of Beaufort, North Carolina and close friend since age 4, Radford Cliff Reel and wife Patricia of Jacksonville, Florida.
Ron was a devoted husband, father, and most loved the title of Paw Paw to grandson Aidan Havas. They were "best friends" and buddies.
Ron proudly served 22 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and the U. S. Army, retiring November 30, 1981as a Chief Warrant Officer 3. Ron was awarded numerous medals including the Bronze Star in Viet Nam. He treasured his many Army friends and enjoyed staying in touch over the years.
Ron was a member of First Baptist Burleson Church, City of Burleson community volunteer for 15 years, lifetime member of the Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA, Knights of the Square Table, and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans.
After retiring from the US Army, Ron worked for the NCOA, and Radio Shack.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home followed by a military service at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.
The family requests donations be made to any Veteran's support organization.