RIP Floyd "Sonny" Tillman

[Parshooter]

The founder of Sonny's BBQ has passed. I was living in Gainesville when he first opened Sonny's. Remember the building well. We went there often.

https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/12/09/sonnys-bbq-founder-floyd-sonny-tillman-dies-96/

 

[gmc2003]

Sorry I have no clue as to who he is. By chance is he related to Pat?


Chris

 

[Count Porcula]

Just saw this a day or two ago. They have an announcement on the sign at the Sonny's by I-75 near Belleview, Florida.

Made to 96 eating barbecued ribs. A barbecue legend.

 

[Count Porcula]

Remembering Floyd "Sonny" Tillman - Sonny's BBQ

It is with great sadness that we share that the founder and visionary behind Sonny’s BBQ, Floyd “Sonny” Tillman passed away on December 7, at the age of 96.

www.sonnysbbq.com

 

[Hijack73]

Before SBR was a thing, I preferred their Sizzlin Sweet sauce. Back when, you could buy jars of it at the restaurant. Now it's available in stores but I like SBR a bit more, especially when it is BOGO.

 

[Count Porcula]

They changed the sauce. My buddy loved it. I think he mixes the Sizzlin' sauce with the original to get close to what he likes.