Floyd Nelson Tilley

Floyd Nelson Tilley, age 79, of Bearden, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
He was born on December 13, 1942, in Camden, Arkansas, the youngest son of Roy Tilley and Rebecca Way Tilley. On December 6, 1974, he married Georgia Lee Reddin Tilley. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and siblings.
He was a 1960 graduate of Harmony Grove High School. He was employed in his early years by Grier Trucking in Dallas, Texas. After moving back to Arkansas he worked as a carpenter. Nelson served his country in the United States Army. He also volunteered as a Christian radio broadcaster.
Nelson was a member of the Bearden Church of Christ where he served as bookkeeper and oversaw church maintenance.
He is survived by a host of nieces and nephews and many lifelong friends.
A graveside service will be held Monday, October 10, at 11:00 a.m. at Moss Hill Cemetery in Bearden with Bro. Gary Rayborn officiating. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in Moss Hill Cemetery in Bearden under the direction of Benton Funeral Home, Fordyce, Arkansas. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .
Pall bearers will be Chad Crawford, Caleb Osburn, Jacob Osburn, Mark Tilley, Rick Miller, and Edwin Skolarski.