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Bert Merrill Tilton

June 1, 1957 — March 8, 2018

Bert Merrill Tilton loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at home on Thursday, March 8, 2018 after enduring a terminal illness following a period of failing health. He was 60 years old.

Bert was born in Panama City, Florida on June 1, 1957. He proudly joined the United States Air Force following high school where he served as an environmental medicine technician for 13 years. While serving his country in the Air Force, Bert enjoyed working as an animal technician and traveling around the world. Eventually, he and his wife, Glynn were stationed at Robins Air Force Base where he attained the rank of Master Sergeant. He went on to work as an environmental health specialist at the Houston County Health Department from where he retired. Bert also enjoyed collecting things and successfully owned and operated Bert’s Blades for over 25 years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lauretta Tilton; and his brother, John Tilton.

Bert’s memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 30 years, Glynn Lapat Tilton; father, Bertram Tilton; sisters, Cynthia Tilton, Susan Miller, and Laura Tilton-Chase; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Charles Nall officiating. Bert will be laid to rest at a private graveside service in Andersonville National Cemetery.

McCullough Funeral Home has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Tilton’s arrangements.

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