Patrick Allen Tiller

Patrick Allen Tiller, 52, entered his heavenly home on Saturday February 21, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 27, 1973 in Covington, KY, he was the son of Dora Lou Sims Tiller and the late James Claude Tiller.   

Upon graduating from Grant Co. High School, Patrick entered Eastern University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Horticulture. While in college, he worked in the summers for Delta Airlines; upon graduating, he was employed by Delta Airlines as a Customer Service Agent; this proved to be a career that lasted for 27 years. Patrick’s gentle disposition and welcoming smile endeared him to everyone who knew him. He was a talented woodworker; he especially enjoyed utilizing his talents and gifts in the remodeling of the Historic Sherman Tavern. Collecting antiques and visiting the Great Smokey Mountains were two of his favorite pastimes, along with enjoying the fresh aroma of the ocean. He was actively involved in the life and ministries of his church, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where he previously served as a Trustee and was currently serving as a Deacon.

Those left to carry on his legacy is his mother, Dora Lou Tiller; his aunt and uncle: Dick & Nancy Sims Austin of Williamstown; cousins: Gina Austin Smith of Williamstown, Brian Hester of Cincinnati, OH; three nieces: Ashley Tiller, Mary Tiller, April Tiller; one nephew, Nathan Tiller, along with his many co-workers from Delta Airlines and a host of friends that loved him dearly.

Visitation will be Thursday February 26, 2026 from 4:00 till 8:00 p.m. at Eckler–McDaniel Funeral Home in Dry Ridge. His body will lie in repose on Friday from 12 Noon until the time of the funeral at 2:00 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor John Sheaffer officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. In addition to his father, James Tiller, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Stephen Dwayne Tiller and his wife, Rhonda.

Memorial contributions may be made in Patrick’s memory to: ‘Friends of Sherman Tavern” c/o John R. Caldwell 1002 Rogers Road Crittenden, KY  41030