Stephen Alan Tillotson, 22-year-old son of Rick and Julie Tillotson of Vicksburg, died peacefully at his home Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010.

Stephen was born in Vicksburg on Sunday, Nov. 8, 1987, and lived here his entire life. He was a 2006 graduate of Warren Central High School, and he attended Mississippi State University. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Vicksburg.

In addition to his parents, Stephen is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Anna Tillotson of Clinton; his maternal grandparents, Harry and Nell Woods of Vicksburg; and his paternal grandparents, Jack and Barbara Tillotson, also of Vicksburg.

Stephen was blessed to be a part of a large, loving extended family, including the families of his aunts and uncles, David and Babs Woods of Austin, Texas; Paul Woods of Sardis; Jackie and Kim Tillotson of Pearl; Barbara and Keith Bennett of Anchorage, Alaska; Kevin and Karen Tillotson of Mooreville; Jamie and Jennifer Tillotson of Vicksburg; and Chris and Celeste Tillotson of Vicksburg.

Those who knew him best and loved him most will remember Stephen’s kind, humble and gentle spirit, his quick wit, his personal integrity and his quiet strength. He enjoyed reading books, listening to music, watching TV and attending sporting events.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with Dr. Matt Buckles officiating. Burial will follow at Green Acres Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2 until 5 today at Glenwood Funeral Home and Monday at the church from 10 a.m. until the service.

Pallbearers will be Johnathan Crabtree, Chad Stewart, Paul Woods, Dan Johnson, Jared Bennett and Jamie Tillotson.

Memorials may be made to the Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library, 700 Veto St., Vicksburg, MS 39180; to Mississippi Public Broadcasting, 3825 Ridgewood Road, Jackson, MS 39211; or to the First Baptist Church Renewal by Faith Campaign, 1607 Cherry St., Vicksburg, MS 39180.