Earl Milton Lilley's Obituary
The dearly beloved late Earl Lilley passed away in the early morning hours of October 27 at the Heathcote Health Center just days before his 68th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lilley, his children, Teresa John and Gene Lilley, and his grandchildren, Alix and Ashleigh John. Also surviving are his brothers, Ralph, Roland, Charles, Billy, Norman, Raymond Lilley and his sister Joyce Mckay. Along with his family, he also leaves behind his best friend Al Bloom. He was preceded in death by his sister Carol Clements and his parents Charles and Irene Lilley. After Growing up through and tough childhood in D.C., Earl Lilley worked his entire life to support himself and his family through honest work as a Bindery Foreman. When not working throughout his life, he spent most of his free time, especially during his retirement, expressing his love for the good ‘ole doo-wops. Earl was even lucky enough to meet and have dinner with the Solitaires after a doo-wops concert . On any given day, Earl could be seen either sitting in his den listening to music, watching Fox news, or strolling around Costco. On others, he would be watching Sanford & Sons with Al or playing with his granddaughter’s dog Lulu, the only dog he ever liked. While Earl had many around that loved him dearly, he had a daily struggle with diabetes and depression that consumed much of his life. Although this is a difficult time for everyone , Earl can now be happy in the land without hurt. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 PM for final goodbyes at Found and Sons Lee Funeral Chapel, 8521 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109. The funeral service will be held on Monday, November 1, 2010 11:00 AM at Found and Sons Lee Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org/donate. Online condolences may be expressed to his family at www.foundandsons.com.
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