Famous People with Name Tillis

Darren Tillis            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Darren Tillis: is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 1st round (23rd overall) of the 1982 NBA Draft. A 6'11" center from Cleveland State University, Tillis played in 2 NBA seasons. He played for the Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

Mel Tillis            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Mel Tillis: is an American country music singer. Although he had been recording songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the '70s, with a long list of Top 10 hits.Mel Tillis was born in Tampa, Florida in 1932. His stutter developed during his childhood, a result of a bout of malaria. As a child, Tillis learned the drums, as well as guitar. At age 16, he won a local talent show, and soon joined the United States Air Force, and worked for the railroad. When young Tillis was stationed in Okinawa, he formed a band called The Westerners, which played at local nightclubs. Tillis attended the University of Florida.

James Tillis            Origin/Culture/Country: American

James Tillis: is an American prizefighter, nicknamed "Quick". Tillis began his boxing career in 1978 with a first-round knockout of Ron Stephany. He won his first 20 fights with 16 knockouts. One of his most impressive early victories was a seventh-round knockout over

Thomas Roland "Thom" Tillis            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Thomas Roland "Thom" Tillis: is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from Mecklenburg County and Speaker of the House.Tillis was elected to his first term in the legislature in 2006 and was re-elected to his third term in 2010. In the 2010 election the R