Raymond Tillery Jr.

Raymond Tillery, Jr. was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, the first of four children born to Ailsa Douglas Tillery and Raymond Tillery. From his earliest years, Raymond demonstrated a strong work ethic, quiet strength, and deep devotion to family. Raymond began working with his uncle in the office cleaning business while in high school. He later moved to New York where he graduated from Babylon Senior High School. He worked for Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut before returning home to Chester. There, Raymond established his life and career, working at Scott Paper from 1966 until his retirement in 2002. Raymond enjoyed the art and strategy of chess and was known for sharing his knowledge with neighborhood children, encouraging them to learn and grow through the game. He found joy in fine cigars, smooth jazz, fine wine. A loyal Philadelphia sports fan, Raymond especially loved the Eagles. In his younger years, he was active in the Boy Scouts and later served proudly as a Scout Leader. Faith shaped Raymond’s life from an early age. During his formative years, he attended Saint Mary’s Protestant Episcopal Church, the family church of his maternal grandmother, where he faithfully served as an acolyte. Later in life, Raymond joined Coral Ridge Baptist Church in Cape Coral, Florida where he attended until three years ago. Raymond’s life was marked by service, wisdom, and quiet devotion. His legacy lives on through the love he shared, the lessons he taught, and the lives he touched. ________________________________________ Those Left to Cherish His Memory Raymond leaves to mourn his passing his only child, Raymond Tillery III; six grandchildren, Lashe Jackson, Raymond Tillery IV, Hanief Tillery, Lanae Jackson, Naseef Jackson, and LaRae Tillery; and eleven great-grandchildren, Samiyah, Shaniyah, Kayden, RaMya, Makhi, Siraya, Zoey, Gianna, Nikko, Nova, and Cailynn. He is also survived by his sisters, Laverne Tillery Reid and Joan Tillery Hunter; his brother, George Tillery; his former spouse, Cie Tillery; and a loving host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and cherished friends. ________________________________________ A Life Well Lived Forever loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten.

Raymond Tillery Jr.

November 4, 1946 - January 12, 2026