Tillman E. Douglas Sr. 1943-2022

Mr. Douglas was born April 15, 1943, in Gary, Ind., a son of Emmanuel and Juanita Bly Douglas. He was a 1962 graduate of Roosevelt High School and attended college in Gary.

He was a truck driver for 49 years, retiring in 2001.

He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his children and family; his favorite sports teams were the San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bulls.

Tillman was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam era.

He leaves to cherish his beloved memory his wife, the former Cheri Sterbian, whom he married July 17, 1997; two daughters, Cierra Sterbian and Michelle Douglas, both of Youngstown; five sons, Terry Douglas and Tillman Douglas Jr., both of California, another Tillman Douglas Jr. of Canfield, Alex Douglas of Girard and Harold Douglas of Florida; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren; a sister, JoAnn Kendricks of Gary, Ind.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Bryan A. Hunt; a great-granddaughter, Till’Asia Douglas; and his siblings, Sylvia, Jean, Arthur, Ronald and Pamela Douglas.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, 2045 Jacobs Road, Youngstown. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Due to the pandemic, all guests are required to wear masks and observe social distancing.

Services of love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.

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