Jesse Mitchell Lilly

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Jesse Lilly Obituary


Jesse Mitchell Lilly, 69, of Glendale, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, at his home.

He was a former employee of Crucible Steel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Matilda Sandfer Lilly; and four brothers, Wesley, Gerald and Junior Lilly and Ray Gray.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Linda G. Lilly; three daughters, Carrie Claggett of Eastview, Ramona Peters of Cecilia and Vanessa Bailey of Elizabethtown; and five grandchildren, Brian Peters, Kaitlyn Claggett Jordan Claggett, Elijah Triplett and Isaiah Triplett.

The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Dixon-Atwood & Trowbridge Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with Pastor Rob Tranthem officiating. Burial follows in Elizabethtown Memorial Gardens.

Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Dixon-Atwood & Trowbridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The News-Enterprise from Apr. 1 to Apr. 6, 2014.
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Sorry for your loss I worked with jesse at crucible he will be deeply missed

cathy faamuli

April 5, 2014

Georgina, We are lifting you and your family at this time in prayer. God bless and keep each one of you in the palm of His hand.

Ron and Carol Dempster

April 5, 2014

Darlene Taylor Cooper

April 2, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of a friend, husband, and father. He will surely be missed. My prayers are with you and your family Georgina. I will be with you all in spirit. Darlene Cooper

April 2, 2014

To the daughters I grew up knowing & playing with. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your father. I have fond memories of playing at your home. I am praying for you all.

Gala Hines

April 2, 2014

Carrie, I am so sorry for your lose.

Judy Tackett

April 1, 2014

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