

  <p>Tillinghast, John F. ""Jack"</p>
  <p>Passed: 2002-08-27</p>
  <p>Age: 89</p>


  <p>Source: Ravenswood News</p>

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  <p>Obituary Date: 2002-09-05</p>
  <p>Information: John F. ""Jack"" Tillinghast, 89, of Ripley, formerly of Madison, died Tuesday, August 27, 2002, in Jackson General Hospital following a sudden illness.  He was born June 3, 1913, at Douglas MI, a son of the late Clark and Marguerite Fox Tillinghast.  He was a Consulting Forester and a member of the Society of American Foresters, WV Forestry Association, Association of Consulting Foresters, Life Member of the American Forest Council and a member of the Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame.  He attended the Epworth United Methodist Church and was a member of over 50 years with the Lions International.         He is survived by a son, Michael Tillinghast and wife Rachel of Ripley; daughter, Greta Tyler and husband Jim of Ripley; daughter-in-law, Mary Tillinghast of Statesville NC; grandchildren, Lori Tillinghast Ferrell, Dan Tellinghast, Michelle Murphy, Brian Gaston, Mark Tillinghast and Beth Norman; three great-grandchildren, Kayla Ferrell, Daniel Ferrell and Tom Eisenbraun.  In addition to his parents, her was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Johnson Tillinghast; and a son, Dan Tillinghast.  A memorial service was held on Friday, August 30, 2002, at the Epworth United Methodist Church in Ripley, with the Rev. Ken Krimmel officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Epworth Building Fund or the WV Lions Sight Foundation.  Arrangements by Parsons-Waybright Funeral Home.</p>


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