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Lawrence Duane Tilley

Born: 10/5/1937
Died: 6/6/2019
Age: 81
Community: Fenton, MI

TILLEY, Lawrence Duane - Of Fenton, age 81, died Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Argentine Care Center.

Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Thursday, June 13, 2019 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Reverend James Offrink officiating.

Cremation will take place following the service.

Visitation 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 and 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019 until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Lawrence was born in Flint, Michigan on October 5, 1937, the son of James and Beulah (Hoard) Tilley.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army.

On June 11, 1966 he married Margaret Veenhuis at Bethany Presbyterian.

He was a member of the UAW, Michigan Harness Horseman Association and The United States Trotting Association.

Mr. Tilley was employed by General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1987 and was in the Harness Horse Racing business for more than 40 years.

Surviving are his wife, of 53 years, Margaret Ann (Veenhuis) Tilley;

sons, Mark Tilley and Matthew (Candy) Tilley;

daughter, Lisa (Timothy) Graham;

grandchildren, Ashley and Joshua Tilley, Timothy and Dawson Graham;

brother, Thomas Tilley;
numerous nieces, nephews and many beloved friends.

Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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  Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507

Phone: (810) 235-2345

Web Site: http://www.swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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Visitation
Date:   6/12/2019
Time:   2:00 PM
Visitation 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 and 11 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019 until the time of the service at 12 noon at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint.
 
Funeral Service
Date:   6/13/2019
Time:   12:00 PM
 
Location:   Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507

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