Cory Alan Tillotson

Cory Alan Tillotson, 49, of Taylor TX, passed away at his home, surrounded by family on February 16th, 2024. He had suffered from severe colon cancer that had metastasized to his liver.

Cory was born March 11, 1974, in Urbana IL to Rex Tillotson of Midland TX and Cindy Cottle(Jim) of Taylor TX. He married Michelle Sweeney on July 14, 2022, officiated by his mother. He is survived by a daughter, Kami Alexis Tillotson(Jeff) of Danville IL, one brother, Brandon Tillotson of Midland TX, Brandon’s children, Chasiti, Kendred Taylen, sister Tisha Tillotson, deceased. Tisha’s children,  Makenna, Jayleigh, Marianna, and Tevyn Cottle, and sweet pup Missy! Stepchildren, Stevi Sweeney, Colorado. Dustin Sands(Malia) grandsons Kase, Malia, Makana. Several Aunts and cousins.

Cory was preceded in death by his sister Tisha, stepfather Jim Cottle and grandparents, Bob and Loda Tillotson of St. Francisville IL, George Seitz, Glenna Seitz and Doris Seitz of Danville IL.

Cory was a master welder, and a heck of a mechanic, fixing anything he set his mind to. He was always ready to help family and friends when needed.

Cory accepted the Lord, he was baptized by Pastor Ray Dennis and wife Lily on Sunday February 11, just days before his passing.

A celebration of life service will be held Friday, February 23, 2024 at Holiday In Express in Taylor from 3:00 pm - 5:00pm and burial to follow at Thorndale City Cemetery.

Sincere thanks goes out to North Austin Medical Center, Dr. Thru Lakshman, Hospice Austin staff and everyone who prayed endlessly for him! He is with family and friends that have gone on before him and his entrance into heaven was a blessed day! I In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Cory’s funeral costs to Cindy Cottle or the Go Fund Me that was set up by Cindy.