peek 20 #1 January 6, 2016 http://www.hendersonfuneralcare.com/obituaries/Jack-Tillman/ Excerpts from that page: Jack E. Tillman, 86, of Pekin, IL passed away at 9:20 AM Tuesday, January 05, 2016 at Timbercreek Rehab Center. Jack was born on June 11, 1928 in Dillon Township, Tazewell County. Jack was a veteran of the United States Air force serving in the11th Airborne Division. He worked at Caterpillar retiring in 1990. Jack’s passion was parachuting. He was a master rigger and held a professional exhibition rating for his demonstrations. He was a founding member of the Illinois Valley Parachute Club where he parachuted and flew planes. He was also a member of the Liberty Parachute Team, a professional parachute demonstration team with a patriotic flavor. He was a member of Parachutists Over Forty Society and Skydivers Over Sixty. Note: The Illinois Valley Parachute Club jumps at Tillman Field in Minier, IL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #2 January 6, 2016 Blue Skies Jumping Jack Flash - Rest in Peace old friend. ~ I've known Jack since two weeks after I started in this sport. He was the 'go to' guy for top notch rigging in central Illinois. I'd often stop by his place driving between home and college, to get a repack or patches sewn in my Papillion. Jack was old school cool & understood the challenges of being a jumper trying to get a degree...he never charged me and always fed me. "We'll square it away down the road, obviously you'll be in this sport quite a while." Jack built much of the demo gear we used on the parachute team - some of that stuff is 30+ years old and still works and looks like it just came out of his loft. He was hardcore...WWII Airborne combat jump star ~ got married wearing his corcoran jump boots. Jack lived like he rigged and jumped - better than most. See ya on the other side and thank you. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
