ROCKY MOUNT - William Bernard Tillery, 53, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2008 at his residence. A funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 29 at Thornes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Mount with the Rev. Richard L. Battle officiating. Interment followed immediately after the service at Gardens of Gethsemane.

Visitation was held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday October 28 at H.D. Pope Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.