Obituary of Tillman Goble

Tillman Goble, 85, of Eau Claire, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at his home, with his loving wife and daughters by his side. Tillman was born on July 27, 1934, in Mondamin, Iowa to the late Garland and Viola (Chamberlain) Goble. Tillman was drafted into the United States Army, serving from 1960 to 1962, and then served in the United States Navy reserve until 1982. On July 17, 1954, he wed the former Shirley Reed in Knox, Indiana at her uncle’s home. They recently celebrated sixty-five years of marriage. To that union, six children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and Gary; grandsons, Stacey and Tillman Goble; and great-grandson, Zeke Hayes. Tillman is survived by his wife, Shirley Goble of Eau Claire; children Dennis (Lynnette) Goble of Avondale, Arizona; Dena (Matt) Kaag of Peoria, Illinois; Duane (Judy) Goble of Savannah, Georgia; Donna (Tom) Snyder Jr. of Hartford, Michigan; Danette Lovelace of Dowagiac, Michigan; Denise (Keith) Fenech of Dowagiac, Michigan; fifteen grandchildren; forty-seven great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Benjamin (Joyce) Goble, Leonard (Kay) Goble, Henry (Kathy) Goble; and a sister, Garlene (Ervin) Bolt. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Brown Funeral Home in Niles. With visitation beginning at 2:00 PM. Tillman will be laid to rest at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions in his memory may be directed to Cass County Cancer Services or Ascension Hospice.