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Thomas Lillard Obituary

Thomas Michael Lillard, Sr., 85, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2007 in University Hospital, Charlottesville, Virginia. Tommy was born December 11, 1921 to the late Russell Lovette Lillard "Dooks" and the late Nellie Yeager Lillard in Madison County, Virginia ; was a very active member of the Bethsaida United Methodist Church, Brightwood, and was a farmer in Madison County. Surviving Mr. L:illard is his wife Mary Woodward Lillard of Brightwood; son, T.M. Lillard, Jr. and his wife Karen of Brightwood; sister, Lillian Mae McIntosh and her husband Walter of Arlington; grandson, Andy Colvin and his wife Kelly of Brightwood, and great-grandson, Curtis A. Colvin of Brightwood. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m. in the Bethsaida United Methodist Church Cemetery, Brightwood with Rev. Henry Daniel Aylor conducting the service. Pallbearers will be Andy Colvin, Warren Morgan, Bobby Mills, Wayne Sheads, Arnie Bennette and Dicky Aylor. The family will receive friends Friday, July 13 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper. Memorial contributions may be made to the Madison County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 868, Madison, Virginia 22727. Condolences may be sent via e-mail to [email protected] and you may sign a guest book at www.clore-english.com. These arrangements have been entrusted to the Clore-English Funeral Home. Culpeper.

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Published by The Culpeper StarExponent on Jul. 13, 2007.

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Jerry Utz

July 18, 2007

T.M.,
So sorry to hear about Tommy. I still see him mowing hay below Mama and Daddy's house with his A model John Deere. You are in our prayers.

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Ronnie & Terri Lambrich

July 15, 2007

Sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. We will surely miss his visits at the shop. The county has lost a good man. In our thoughts and prayers.

Susan Pierce

July 13, 2007

T.M and Karen
I am so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. We will keep your family in our prayers.

Shannon & Stephen Faulkner

July 13, 2007

T.M. & Karen ~
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He is at peace now and you will have the joy of seeing him again someday in heaven. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Geer

July 13, 2007

I surely will miss my back pew buddy during church.

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