TILSON, BOBBIE JACK, 72 , born March 30, 1954, passed away on May 30, 2026, at the age of 72.

Bobbie was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Tilson and Dorothy Tilson, and his sister, Edna Vann.

He is survived by his siblings, Gene (Beverly) Hudlow, Kay (Tony) Liggin, Larry (Joyce) Tilson, and Betty Robinson; his children, Mindy (Trevor) Steinert, Denise Tilson, Jake (Melissa) Tilson, and Buck (Jessica) Tilson; his grandchildren, Samantha (Dustin) Vohs, Brandon (Madissen) Tilson, Dallas Tilson, Jesse (Ashley) Tilson, Marissa Tilson, Blake Tilson, Stacie (Jared) Austin, Jacob (Vickie) Scott, William Tilson, Wesley Tilson, and Warren Tilson; and his great-grandchildren, Jordyn Vohs, Emery Tilson, Easton Tilson, Melina Tilson, Stella Austin, Brenton Austin, and Brody Austin.

Bobbie lived life in his own way, with a free spirit and a heart full of memories. He was sentimental and kept the things that mattered to him, holding on to pieces of the people, places, and moments he loved. He had an adventurous soul, marched to the beat of his own drum, and was truly one of a kind.

Bobbie's unique spirit will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his whole family and many friends. His memory will live on in the stories they share, the keepsakes he treasured, and the love he leaves behind.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Benton Cemetery, 13000 Old State Hwy 54, Benton with Pastor Eric Goodman officiating. Casket bearers were Jake Tilson, Buck Tilson, Larry Tilson, Brandon Tilson, Dallas Tilson, Jesse Tilson, William Tilson, Wesley Tilson, Josh Tilson, Trevor Steinert, Dustin Vohs.