Obituary for Leonard Wayne Tillman
Leonard Wayne Tillman, 75, of Wicomico Church, Virginia passed away on January 29,
2023, peacefully and at home after a 17-month battle with glioblastoma.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie Tillman; daughter, Jen Tillman; daughter, Amy
Tillman and son-in-law Ben Lookner; stepson, Jim Strom; stepson, Bryan Strom and his
wife Kate; four grandsons; sister, Carol Tillman; and brother, Larry Tillman. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Marie Tillman and his daughters, Amanda
Tillman and Nancy Tillman.
Leonard, or Len as he was known by friends and family, was born February 19, 1947 in
Chester, PA. After graduating from Penn State in 1969 Len began his CPA career with
Price Warehouse while also serving in the US Army Reserves. After practicing with other
firms and at the University of Maryland Hospital, Len opened and grew his own firm,
Tillman & Santoni, in Baltimore County, MD.
Len was a gifted musician with perfect pitch. While his instrument of choice was the
bass, you could also find him at the home piano playing along with numerous genres of
music. Beginning in high school, all through college and into his adult life, Len played in
numerous rock, jazz and big bands. Also an avid sailor, he loved going fast and far. Upon
retiring, Len and Vickie spent several winter seasons on their sailboat, cruising southern
and Bahamian waters. When not cruising the Chesapeake or other waters, Len could be
found on the golf course.
An active member in every community where he docked, Len was both treasurer and an
elder in his Maryland church. Additionally, and for over 30 years, he served on the board
of the Independent Dialysis Foundation. Perhaps one of his greatest joys in retirement
was supporting the Northern Neck Orchestra, both as a board member and working on
various other committees.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023 at Wicomico
Parish Church., 5191 Jesse DuPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church, VA
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Northern Neck Orchestra,
PO Box 263, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 or Wicomico Parish Church Endowment, PO Box
70, Wicomico Church, VA 22579.
2023, peacefully and at home after a 17-month battle with glioblastoma.
He is survived by his wife, Vickie Tillman; daughter, Jen Tillman; daughter, Amy
Tillman and son-in-law Ben Lookner; stepson, Jim Strom; stepson, Bryan Strom and his
wife Kate; four grandsons; sister, Carol Tillman; and brother, Larry Tillman. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Marie Tillman and his daughters, Amanda
Tillman and Nancy Tillman.
Leonard, or Len as he was known by friends and family, was born February 19, 1947 in
Chester, PA. After graduating from Penn State in 1969 Len began his CPA career with
Price Warehouse while also serving in the US Army Reserves. After practicing with other
firms and at the University of Maryland Hospital, Len opened and grew his own firm,
Tillman & Santoni, in Baltimore County, MD.
Len was a gifted musician with perfect pitch. While his instrument of choice was the
bass, you could also find him at the home piano playing along with numerous genres of
music. Beginning in high school, all through college and into his adult life, Len played in
numerous rock, jazz and big bands. Also an avid sailor, he loved going fast and far. Upon
retiring, Len and Vickie spent several winter seasons on their sailboat, cruising southern
and Bahamian waters. When not cruising the Chesapeake or other waters, Len could be
found on the golf course.
An active member in every community where he docked, Len was both treasurer and an
elder in his Maryland church. Additionally, and for over 30 years, he served on the board
of the Independent Dialysis Foundation. Perhaps one of his greatest joys in retirement
was supporting the Northern Neck Orchestra, both as a board member and working on
various other committees.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2023 at Wicomico
Parish Church., 5191 Jesse DuPont Memorial Highway, Wicomico Church, VA
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Northern Neck Orchestra,
PO Box 263, Kilmarnock, VA 22482 or Wicomico Parish Church Endowment, PO Box
70, Wicomico Church, VA 22579.