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David Lilly Obituary
David "Dave" Lilly Sr. of Rockford departed this earthly life February 13, 2020. He was born October 29, 1945 in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of Esau Sr. and Dilcy Lilly. David lived most of his life in Rockford coming from Little Rock. He married the former Bernice Johnson. David was self employed as a mechanic at Dave's Garage. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He attended Miles Memorial C.M.E. Church. David graduated from East High School.
David leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife Bernice; four daughters, Adrienne and L'Tanya Lilly, Tera and Tina Compton; two sons, David Jr. and Christopher Lilly; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sister, Birdia (John) Cooper; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, four brothers and fours sisters, and one grandson.
Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Avenue. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. until the time of services.
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Joyce Gray Boone
February 21, 2020
Prayers and positive thoughts to Dave Lilly and the entire Lilly
Pearl Hawks
February 20, 2020
I would like to express my sincere condolence to the Lilly and Cooper family. God bless and keep you .
Henry & Georgia Wilson
February 19, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
frank musso
February 19, 2020
Thank's for every thing you taught me and all the memories
Mary Jo Keffer
February 17, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with David and his entire family. He spoke of you often, and he just wished he could see you more often. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren. We prayed together often. David had a strong belief in God. I'm sure they're together now.
Gloria Smart
February 17, 2020
My prayers are with the families
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