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Joseph Lilly Obituary

LILLY Joseph Ray Lilly, 70, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Kobacker House. Founder and owner of Expert Tree Service. Graduate of North High School, Class of 1955. Preceded in death by parents Edith Hill, Harrison Hill and Othel Lilly. Survived by wife, Amy; children, Craig (Suzanne) Lilly, Susan (Mark) Lilly, Beth (Greg) Biffle, Amy (Robert) Liss, Kim Ream-Williams, Doug Lilly, Karyn (Chris) Cox, Jackson, Sarah and Joshua Lilly; 16 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sisters, Sandy (Bud) Greene, Linda (Don) Kreider and Shirley (Ron) Shilling; brothers, Paul (Carol) Hill and David (Debbie) Hill; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2006 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh. 43085, where family and friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Burial Kingwood Memorial Park.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2006.

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J Craig Lilly

June 12, 2018

To a wonderful father. Everyone wanted to come to our house when we were growing up. My Dad built a tree house on 4x4's that was about 10 ft off the ground. He also built me a go cart, a high jump pit, a mini golf course, and managed a rock band called the Sequins. RIP Dad. You're the greatest...

Robert Fenner

September 14, 2006

Amy and family: so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Bob Fenner and the staff at Thomas-Fenner-Woods Agency

Bill F

August 25, 2006

Beth, I was sorry to read about your dad’s passing. My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family.

MATTHEW HOLENCY SR

August 25, 2006

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JOE WAS A VERY GOOD PERSON. WE WILL MISS VERY MUCH. FROM HIS FRIENDS AND EMPLOYEES DIG-IT JOHN RUFUS SONNY MATT AND RICHARD ALL OF HOLENCY

Cols Police Impound

August 24, 2006

All our thoughts are with the Lilly family. We are Susan's co-workers, and we are very sorry for her loss

Wendy Cottrill(Reed)

August 24, 2006

I always will have the fondest memories of Joe when he let me work for him the summers of '83-'85. He will always be remembered and missed.

Bud and Nita Biffle

August 23, 2006

Our love and prayers are with all the members of the family.

Austin & Sarah Monroe

August 23, 2006

Evelynn will sincerely miss her "Grandpa Joe", and will always enjoy her wonderful memories of him and the times they shared together.



Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lilly family during this difficult time.



Evelynn Ream-Monroe and

the Monroe family

rufus holency

August 23, 2006

we wiil miss you joe. the tree service will not be the same but you left a peice of you in all of us we love you.

from dig-it john jerry trace matt rufus sonny.

rufus holency

August 23, 2006

hi this is rufus i will miss joe so much i loved him like a grandpa and he was the best boss to work for i will miss u and your holency crew loves you dig-it matt.rufus.sonny.john.jerry. and tracy

Heather Perry

August 23, 2006

Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May you feel the love and support of all who care for you and may you allow God's love to carry you through this.

Stephen Belcher

August 23, 2006

Joe,

Everyone here liked you... We will miss you my friend.

Stephen

Cameron Rink

August 23, 2006

So many wonderful memories of Joe as a neighbor, boss, and friend - I'll never forget my summers working for him at Expert Tree Service. His forever positive personality and wonderful sense of humor will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lilly family during this difficult time.

Buzz DuMond

August 23, 2006

I will always remember Joe for his warm smile and kind heart.



May your grief be tempered by loving memories.



May God bless you and yours.

Judy Brownlow

August 23, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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