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Anthony Milton Tillette, Sr.Passing: May 12, 2024

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MITCHELL – Anthony Milton Tillette, Sr., 76, passed away Sunday May 12, 2024, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born May 25, 1947, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Willard Tillette and Maxine (Tincher) Enochs. He married Regina Turner on June 29, 1968 and she survives.

Anthony owned Tillette’s Construction for many years. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors, but especially loved being with his grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Regina Tillette of Mitchell; children, Tonetta (Kevin) Nicholson of Mitchell, Anthony Tillette Jr. of Mitchell, Jeff (Melanie) Tillette of Mitchell and Troy Tillette of Mitchell; siblings, Elnora (Chris) Hassler of Bedford, and Barbara (Daniel) Duncan of Mitchell; and 23 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

His parents; grandson, Dakota Elliott; and siblings, Sue Dalton, Rita Frost, and James Tillette, preceded him in death.

Cremation has been chosen.

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20 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Hannah Mae Elliott | Mitchell Indiana
    Date: May 17, 2024
    Papa I'm going to miss you so much I remember all the Walmart trips we would go on and of course we had to stop at McDonald's then went to Kentucky to get me the Wonder woman outfit that I wanted they didn't have around here so we was late getting back to get mama from work you called her and told her she was like what.then when we lived at apt I told mama Nicholson I bet I bet papa tony pics me up today then here you was to get me .we would set in your room you teaching me how to play black jack ams I would say her is an eye in the sky lol meaning a camera.you would get us grandkids anything we wanted and you would every year take me to buy school clothes then summer clothes but when you would be out by yourself and pick up clothes for me or the other girls I have to say you done a good job to be a man but I am sooo going to miss walking in your room and saying hi papa tony and you reply hi hun what you doing 😢I will forever remember you and for ever make you proud tell uncle bubby I said hi and love and miss him rest in peace and fly high papa tillette
  2. Guest: Kylsey Keithley | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 17, 2024
    Papaw was the best. He loved us grandkids and our own babies so much. We’d always make Walmart trips to get Bratz dolls or other toys that we didn’t need. McDonald’s was always in the stop when we went to town. I’ll forever be thankful for the 27.5 years with him. I’ve learned a lot from him and I’ll cherish every moment ❤
  3. Guest: Regina Tillette | Mitchell IN
    Date: May 17, 2024
    Tony was my life for 56 years. He left me with a wonderful family. They will be my rock until I meet him again. I love you dearly babe
  4. Guest: Jessica Wykoff | West Baden Springs, IN
    Date: May 17, 2024
    I will always remember him sitting in his chair at the kitchen table with his flannel coat on cigarette in one hand coffee in the other watching the news on his tiny black and white tv in the sunroom. That’s were he always say no matter what. Always with a smile and laugh. He never judged you but would give his advice if asked. He was a loving husband to Jean and to all his grandkids he gave all he had. He enjoyed spoiling them with toys,junk food and anything us parents told them no they couldn’t have. Prayers for all the family. I hope you all find peace and hope in each other to get you thru this time. Rest in Peace Tony.
  5. Guest: Jessica Wykoff | West Baden Springs, IN
    Date: May 17, 2024
    I will always remember him sitting in his chair at the kitchen table with his flannel coat on cigarette in one hand coffee in the other watching the news on his tiny black and white tv in the sunroom. That’s were he always say no matter what. Always with a smile and laugh. He never judged you but would give his advice if asked. He was a loving husband to Jean and to all his grandkids he gave all he had. He enjoyed spoiling them with toys,junk food and anything us parents told them no they couldn’t have. Prayers for all the family. I hope you all find peace and hope in each other to get you thru this time. Rest in Peace Tony.💙
  6. Guest: Brooklyn Garland | Greenfield, IN
    Date: May 17, 2024
    I am sure going to miss you pappaw. I love you forever and always. I will always remember us sitting in your room watching scary movies and gathering around the kerosene lamp while you tell us stories about the little white monster. I will never forget you taking Jalynn and I to watch the new Freddy Krueger in the movies and being so scared and you said it was okay to leave even though I know you wanted to stay and watch it. I will always remember spending the night at the boat with you and mammaw and getting up early to go eat their breakfast. You would always take us to Walmart to buy us all the new Barbie’s that we didn’t need but you wanted us to have. Or the Christmas that I wanted the new in styler hair straightener, but you said it may be too expensive yet that was the gift that you got me that year. You loved your family so so much and you made sure to always show how much you love them. Rest easy Pappaw you will truly be missed.
  7. Guest: Tracy Archer | French Lick, IN
    Date: May 17, 2024
    I will always remember the summer that I spent in Florida with Tony and Jean. I was going to have to get bussed to school and everyone else was going to be able to walk because I was starting junior high. I wrote my grandparents a letter to come and get me and they drove to Florida. But that whole summer I got to spend time with Uncle Tony and Aunt Jean and my cousins 💞
  8. Guest: Chris Purdue | Salem Indiana
    Date: May 16, 2024
    He was one of the most devoted, honest and caring men I have ever met, he also didn’t take any B.S. from anybody, I am proud and happy to have gotten to know Tony, and he will forever be missed by me and my family.. we will love and miss you I hope that you hit high on the cards up in heaven!!!
  9. Guest: Lisa Taylor (Turner) | Orleans Indiana
    Date: May 16, 2024
    Rest easy Big Tony. Alot of memories with you all on the river❤
  10. Guest: Tim Turner | Mitchell, Indiana
    Date: May 16, 2024
    I remember when I was a little kid.Me,Troy,and Jeff was playing hide and seek.I was in a big tree hiding,in front of Mamaw,and Papaws house.I fell out of the tree.It knocked the wind out of me.Tony and Jean were in the house.Tony came out and shook the wind back into me.Tony probably saved my life.If he was not there,I may have not survived.I will forever remember that,and be greatful.
  11. Guest: Brittney burton | Paoli IN
    Date: May 16, 2024
    Papaw will forever be missed. I hope we all keep making him proud.
  12. Guest: Jalynn Tillette | Evansville IN
    Date: May 16, 2024
    My favorite memories of papaw are when he would being me lunch to school almost every week and him and mamaw would sit in the cafeteria with me and eat there with me. I also loved watching scary movies with him and listening to his “haunted” stories
  13. Guest: Anthony Tillette ||| | Campbellsburg
    Date: May 16, 2024
    Papa was always my role model and he will be missed every day
  14. Guest: Sharon Fleener | Houston
    Date: May 16, 2024
    I'm sorry for your loss. I thought very highly of Tony. God bless you.
  15. Guest: Teresa Phillips | Bloomington in
    Date: May 15, 2024
    Regina. Tonetta and family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Tony was always so nice to me. He will be missed alot of people. Prayers for all
  16. Guest: Buckwheat | Bedford, IN.
    Date: May 15, 2024
    I’m so sorry bout your loss. Tony was always a good guy and good to me. A good neighbor too!
  17. Guest: Bobbetta Robertson | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 15, 2024
    Grew up with them on brook street
  18. Guest: Tonetta Nicholson | Mitchell Indiana
    Date: May 15, 2024
    I miss you forever dad
  19. Guest: Ginger “Nikki” Turner-Tomlinson | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: May 15, 2024
    My heart and thoughts are with you all during this time . I will always remember uncle Tony’s sweetness the many times I visited the river as a child
  20. Guest: Lacey Purdue | Salem Indiana
    Date: May 15, 2024
    I will forever miss you Papaw! I will miss the stories of the little white monster. The Mc Donald’s trips. The junk food drawer. Driving around for hours looking for my shirt I wanted and Hannah’s costume that she wanted. All the Holiday World trips. Getting off the bus and running down the alley to get to you and Mamaw! Make sure you look for bub up there Papaw! I love you . This isn’t a goodbye this is until we meet again papaw . I will continue to make you proud I promise!

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