Tillmon Kelley was born on June 12, 1970 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Richard Childers and Mattie Kelley. He was the seventh of eight children. Tillmon, affectionately known as 'Butter', was a caring and loving son, brother, father, and uncle. He was crazy! He had a great since of humor. He always spoke his mind. He was out going, and loved being outside. He became a father at an early age and did his best to be a good father. He was a good friend to so many people. Even when he was down, and not doing so well – he often gave others words of encouragement – told a joke or two, or gave them that smile he had. He loved life to the fullest and though he had a lot of ups and downs throughout his life, he always had hope. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard; mother, Mattie; brother, Jimmy and two nephews: Taiwan and Raphael He leaves to cherish his memory: three children, Tillmon J. Kelley, Ardashia Patton and Israel Cornelius; two grandchildren, Cordero McConnell and Michael Bess; three sisters, Patricia (David) Kelley-Hughes, Ernestine (Harold) Coston and Arleen Kelley; three brothers, Arthur, Jerome (Sandy) and Rick (Tanya) Kelley, uncle, Joe Hardy; aunt, Rose Hall; ten nieces and nephews; ten great-nieces and nephews and a host of cousins in Cincinnati, Ohio; Detroit, Michigan; Chattanooga, Tennessee; and Lagrange, Georgia. Interment will follow at Vine Street Hill Cemetery, 3701 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. Pallbearers: Jerome Kelley, Michael Davis, Robert Kelley, Anthony Henry, David Hughes, and Perry Smith. Honorary Pallbearers: Tillmon J. Kelley, Arthur Kelley, Rick Kelley, Jimmy Kelley Jr., Antwone Kelley, and Curtis Anderson Jr. To share a memory of Tillmon or leave a special message for the Kelley family, please click the Share Button below. Walker Funeral Home of Cincinnati is serving the Kelley family.

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