Charles Conlee Tillotson

Charles Conlee Tillotson, 72, of Fayetteville, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at his home. 

Charles was born on April 12, 1946 in Wichita, Kansas, a son of the late Charles Leroy Tillotson and Velda (Penny) Tillotson.  He served in the US Navy, then later in life retired from Tyson Foods and was a member of the Pathway Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  He was a Ham Radio operator and an amateur golfer. 

Charles is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Tillotson of the home; two sons, Michael Tillotson and Melinda Graham of Cave Springs, Arkansas and Jeffrey Tillotson of Bentonville, Arkansas; one grandson, Seth Jacob Tillotson of Fayetteville, Arkansas; four siblings, Penny Rosendale of Haysville, Kansas; Donald Tillotson of Derby, Kansas, Boyd Tillotson and wife Tina of Mt. Home, Arkansas and Amy Holt of Washington; several nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 18, 2019 at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Chapel in Springdale, Arkansas from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.  Memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Pathway Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Pastor Jeremy Flanagan will officiate the service.  Donations can be made in his name to the Highlands Oncology Group in Fayetteville, Arkansas (479) 587-1700.