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Tillman Moody Daniel, Jr., was born on September 4, 1931, in Chisholm, Rockwell County, Texas. Primarily of Scotch-Irish-English descent, he was the son of Tillman Moody Daniel, Sr., who was born on June 1, 1902, in Forney, Kaufman County, Texas, and Eula Mae Caughran of Chisholm, Texas, who was born on May 11, 1902, and died on October 21, 1982. She was buried in Chisholm.
Tillman, Jr.'s paternal grandparents were William
Kemp Daniel (July 17, 1879-April 10, 1946) of Forney, Texas, and
Susan Eureka Moody (March 13, 1882- March 23, 1974) of Groesbeck,
Limestone County, Texas. Both were buried in Forney, Texas. His
maternal Tillman Moody Daniel, Jr., and Freda Louise Kilgo were married in Angleton, Texas. Freda was born in Konawa, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Also of Scotch-Irish-English descent, she was the daughter of Fred Kilgo who was born on November 22, 1914, in Maple, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, and Margaret Elaine Touchton who was born on February 12, 1917, in Mineola, Wood County, Texas. Freda's stepfather was Elmo Willard Bailey, Jr. (April 7, 1911-May 12, 1984) of Palacios, Texas. He was buried in Angleton. Her paternal grandparents were Robert Houston Kilgo (October 8, 1883-January 29, 1953) of Savoy, Marion County, Alabama, and Carrie O'Brian (July 31, 1886- June 24, 1981) of Rudy, Crawford County, Arkansas; both were buried in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Freda's maternal grandparents were John Leslie Touchton (February 18, 1892-August 2, 1966) of Wood County, Texas, and Tevis Tinday McCary (March 11, 1898-September 3, 1969) of Corn Hill (now Eddy), Texas; both were buried in Mineola. Freda's childhood was spent in Brazoria County. She was graduated from Angleton High School and Southern Methodist University in Dallas. During the first three years of the Daniel's married life, Tillman served as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force with the rank of Captain. During this period, two sons were born to them. Gregory Tillman in San Antonio, Texas, and Kirk Bailey in Mesa, Arizona. In September of 1959, the family moved to Bay City where Dr. Daniel practiced medicine. Two more children were born in Bay City. Brett Christopher and Lisa Claire. All of the family were members of the First United Methodist Church where both Tillman and Freda served on the administrative board and as Sunday School teachers. Dr. Daniel served as Matagorda General Hospital chief-of-staff in 1976 and again in 1984. He was active in the Four County Medical Society. Freda took an active part in the Women's Medical Auxiliary, Book Review Club, Junior Service League, Matagorda County Genealogical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a member of the Bay City Library Board of Directors.
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Tillman Moody Daniel, Jr. Tillman Moody Daniel, Jr., 93, passed away December 8, 2024 in Bay City, Texas. He was born September 4, 1931 in Chisholm, Texas to the late Tillman Moody Daniel, Sr. and Eula Mae Caughran Daniel. Tillman graduated from Greenville High School, Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine. On July 14, 1956, Tillman married Freda Louise Kilgo in Angleton, Texas. They were married for 68 years, and were blessed with four children. After serving three years as a Flight Surgeon with rank of Captain in the USAF, Tillman moved to Bay City, Texas. There he practiced general medicine for forty years. He delivered approximately 3,000 babies. In 1999, he retired and enjoyed many happy years pursuing his hobbies of hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. He was a member of the First Methodist Church and served in many capacities there. He was active in Emmaus and the prison ministry Kairos. He loved nature and worked with the Birding Center. There is a garden named for him there. Tillman was a patriot and a member of Cradle of Texas Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution and Matagorda County Chapter #35, Sons of the Republic of Texas. Tillman is preceded in death by his parents, and sons Kirk Bailey Daniel and Brett Christopher Daniel. He is survived by his wife Freda; son Gregory Tillman Daniel, Sr. and wife Nancy, and daughter Lisa Claire Daniel Frick and husband Tod. He is delighted to have six grandchildren: Gregory Tillman Daniel, Jr. and wife Erin, Leslie Kay Daniel Marcum and husband Robby, Jacob Christopher Daniel, Tod Mills Frick and wife Hui-Ling, Emery Elaine Donnelly and husband Tom, and Bailey Elaine Daniel. As a special blessing he has three great-grandchildren; Grady Tillman Daniel, Mason Raymond Daniel, and Robert Tillman Daniel. Visitation will be Friday, December 13, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 pm at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm at First Methodist Church Bay City. Private interment will follow.
Bay City Tribune, December 11, 2024 |
