Floyd “Sonny” Tillman, the founder of the iconic Sonny’s BBQ restaurant chain, has died at the age of 96, his family confirmed this week, aged 96.
Tillman passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, according to an Instagram post shared by the chain.
“It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share that Floyd ‘Sonny’ Tillman, the founder and visionary behind Sonny’s BBQ who led with kindness, decency, and strong sense of community, passed away on December 7, at the age 96,” the chain wrote…