Wadesboro — Fred Eugene Tilley, 79, formerly of Burlington, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, while a patient in the CMC Specialty Hospital, Charlotte.

Services will be private.

Tilley was born in Surry County on July 11, 1932, a son of the late R.B. and Pearl G. Tilley. He was a retired truck driver having worked a number of years for Pet Dairy in Burlington.

Survivors include a son, Fred E. Tilley Jr. of Hope Mills; a sister, Mrs. Opal (Paul) Walters of Norwood; and two brothers, Guy (Jean) Tilley and Dana (Jan) Tilley, both of Burlington.

Memorials may be to the Robert Isenhour Community Assistance Fund c/o First United Methodist Church, PO Box 948, Norwood, NC 28128.

Leavitt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfuneralhomewadesboro.com.