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Harry Lilly Obituary

LILLY, Harry E. Sr., passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021, in Chesterfield, Va., at 81 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan Lilly And Vera Lilly; his wife, Phyllis Lilly; and his brother, Sherman Halstead. He is survived by his sister, Sue McCool; his three sons, Guy Lilly, Harry Lilly Jr. and Joe Lilly; and five grandsons, Morgan Lilly, Evan Gill, Connor Lilly, Hayden Lilly and Ethan Lilly. Harry was an Army veteran, having served a tour in Vietnam, where he qualified as an expert marksman. He later became a computer programmer and worked for both Philip Morris and Media General prior to his retirement. He was an active member in both the Knights of Columbus and the Burrowsville Ruritan Club, and coached soccer for many years in the Prince George and Hopewell Youth Leagues. As a resident of the Tri-City area for over 70 years, Harry was a well-respected and loved member of the community. His memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he and his family were members from 1992.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Feb. 17, 2021.

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Janet Basile Beaudet

February 20, 2021

Dear Phyllis, I just read of Harry's passing and am so sorry. He was a good friend of Dickie Broyhill who I grew up with and only knew Dan threw Dickie and Duck Sowers that I went to St. James School with. But they were all very good boys. I was very pleased when I saw you coming to Church of the Sacred Heart where I have belonged since about 1967 when I left St. James. My prayer for you is that God will send His Holy Spirit to fill your heart and mind with all the great moments you shared in the long Happy life you were blessed to share. May we all meet our loved ones again someday to spend eternity together.
Love, your friend,
Janet Basile Beaudet

Sharon D Lambert

February 18, 2021

Dear Lilly Family,
Condolences to you on the passing of Harry. I worked with Harry at Media General. He was so well liked, soft spoken and just plain kind. I offer you this Bible verse Numbers 6: 24-26.

Laurie A Bolan

February 17, 2021

Dear Lilly family
My thoughts and prayers to you during this time. I was blessed to have worked with Harry at Media General for years until he retired. He helped program for my department many times. The absolute sweetest and most caring programmer. He was always there for us! Thanks for the memories Harry!
Laurie Bolan

Robert Prebish

February 17, 2021

I met Harry in July '99 when he made his Cursillo weekend at Sacred Heart. He was somewhat reluctant at the beginning, but graduated a changed man. We all move onward with the confidence our Lord has reunited Harry and Phy)is in paradise. DeColores, Harry!

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