IN LOVING MEMORY OF

John Henry

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Tiller

March 16, 1962 – May 31, 2022

Obituary

John H. Tiller, 60, beloved husband of Dana R. Tiller and dear friend to those whose lives he touched, died May 31, 2022 in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. surrounded by his loving family. John was born March 16, 1962 in Georgetown, S.C. to the late George E. Tiller and Dorine C. Tiller. He spent his childhood in Georgetown where he made many fond memories with lifelong friends and cousins. John attended Winyah High School, College of Charleston, and University of South Carolina School of Law. John began his legal career with Sinkler & Boyd, a predecessor firm of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, in 1987, upon graduation from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Recognized for his leadership, John served on the Management Committee of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd from 2008 to 2013. He was a graduate of the College of Charleston and took an active role in supporting the College as a member of the Foundation Board, past President of the Cougar Club Board, and committee member of the John Kresse Invitational Golf Tournament. John and his wife Dana ardently supported the College's men's basketball team. John was a member of the Country Club of Charleston where he served on the board and was a past club president. A pre-eminent trial attorney and mediator, John was held in the highest regard by clients, the judiciary and other lawyers, both plaintiff and defense. His success was evident in the number of recognitions bestowed upon him by numerous legal publications and organizations. He was named the "South Carolina Litigator of the Year" in 2012 by Benchmark Litigation, received the "Worthy Adversary Award" in 2016 by the South Carolina Association for Justice and was recognized with the "Gold Compleat Lawyer Award" in 2018 by the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Council. John was an enthusiastic outdoorsman who loved spending time playing golf, boating, fishing and hunting with friends, including his lifelong friend and cousin, Bradley Tiller. John and Dana are members of Stella Maris Catholic Church in Sullivans Island, S.C. and Prince George Winyah Church in Georgetown, S.C. John is survived by his loving wife of thirty-three years, Dana and numerous godchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins, all of whom gave him great joy. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, George Edwin Tiller, Jr. A memorial service to celebrate John's life will be held at Prince George Winyah Church in Georgetown, S.C. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. The family will receive guests in the Parish Hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Prince George Winyah Church, 301 Screven Street, Georgetown, S.C. 29440 Please sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Services

Memorial Service

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June
3

Prince George Winyah Church

300 Broad Street, Georgetown, SC 29442

Starts at 11:00 am

Visitation and Reception

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June
3

Prince George Winyah Church Parish Hall

300 Broad Street, Georgetown, SC 29442

Starts at 12:00 pm

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