Tillman E. Smith, age 84, of Greenfield, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 12, 2025. He was born on Thursday, October 3, 1940, in Geneva, IN. He married Mary (Martin) Smith on February 6, 1961 in Bryant, IN. Tillman was a member of the Indy First Church of the Nazarene in Indianapolis, IN. He received his BA & MA in Chemistry/Math from Ball State University in Muncie, IN. He was a Chemistry assistant at Ball State; &; later taught Chemistry, Math, & Science in Summitville, Alexandria, Greenfield, IN & at the Wesleyan Academy in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tillman also taught Chemistry ED seminars in the US & Canada. After he retired from teaching, he graduated from NAWCC School of Horology & enjoyed working on clocks. He was a former Gideon, a member of NAWCC & Indiana Retired Teachers Assn. Tillman enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his great grandchildren.

He will be forever missed by his Wife - Mary Carolyn (Martin) Smith, Sons - Samuel E. (Linda) Smith, Gregory A. (Bonnie) Smith, Daughter - Cynthia M. (David) Maurer all from Greenfield, IN; Sister - Veda Mae (Charlie) Ewart, Geneva, IN; grandchildren - Aaron Smith, Rachel (José)González, Micah Smith, Carolyn (Joshua) Shafer, Timothy (Samantha) Warburton, Jonathan (Rebekah) Warburton, Lisa (Aj) Robinson & 3 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Father - Godfred W. Smith, Mother - Laura Opal (McFarren) Smith, Sisters - Catherine F. Summers, Mildred L. Boice, Florence Jane Knipstein & Grace A. Whetstone & Brothers - Floyd L. Smith, Walter A. Smith, Harry V. Smith, Harold D. Smith & William Mac Smith.

Family and friends may gather for visitation on Thursday, 9/18/25 from 4:00-8:00pm at First Church of the Nazarene – (9401 E 25 th St, Indianapolis, IN), & Friday, 9/19/25 at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home - (100 N. Washington Geneva, IN) from 10:30am-1:00pm.

Immediately following will be a service to celebrate Tillman's life at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home, with Rev. Ron Whitlock officiating. Interment will follow in the McFarren Cemetery in Poneto, IN.

Preferred memorials could be submitted to either Olivet Nazarene University or Indy First Church of the Nazarene.

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com