Date of birth: 31 Mar 1908 Bartholomew County, Indiana
Date of death: 21 Jan 1981 Greensburg, Decatur County, Indiana
Source: Edinburgh Tri-County Enterprise, Edinburg, Johnson County, Indiana, January 26, 1981
Tillis M. Dinn Tillis M. Dinn, age 72 of Route 5, Greensburg, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, January 21. He had not been well the last two years, however his passing was unexpected. He was born March 31, 1908 in Bartholomew County, moved to Route 2, Greensburg in 1942 and resided at present residence since 1951. He was a farmer and had been employed for several years at the Decatur County Highway Department. He was the son of Martin and Clora (Muldoon) Dinn. His father preceded him in death. He was a member of the Letts United Methodist Church. Survi- vors include his mother, Mrs. Clora Dinn of Route 2, Greensburg, four brothers; Oris (Bud) Dinn of Route 2, Greensburg, Vernon Dinn of St. Louis, Missouri, Joe Dinn of Route 1, Butlerville and Raymond Dinn of Route 2, Greensburg and four sisters; Mrs. Goldie Scheible of Columbus, Mrs. Susie Nading of Route 2, Hope, Mrs. Nina Vinters of Route 5, Greensburg and Mrs. Roselle Huntsman of Grant Street, Edinburgh. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Mrs. Tressie Ford. Funeral services were Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Bass Funeral Home in Westport. Rev. John Todd of Letts United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery, Edinburgh. Visitation was held at the funeral home after 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
Submitted by Mark E. Wirey