Charles Wilmer Lilly

Charles Wilmer Lilly

1946 - 2022

Charles Wilmer Lilly, 75, of Olive Hill, KY, entered into rest Thursday afternoon, January 20, 2022, at his residence.  He was born in Paintsville, KY, on September 7, 1946, to the late Francis Marion Lilly and Ethel Faye May Lilly.

Charles was a combat medic in Vietnam, serving with the Big Red 1. He worked as the store manager of Maloney’s in the 70’s, and served on the Board of Directors of the Apple Festival for several years.  He and his wife loved attending auctions, flea markets and searching out yard sales.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Wilma Jane Lilly; one sister, Brenda Alexander; and two brothers, Simon Lilly, and Francis Lilly.

Charles is survived by two sons, Charles David Lilly, and John Travis “J.T.” (Michelle) Lilly; two sisters, Debbie Lilly, and Faye Lilly; one brother, Marion Lilly; and five grandchildren, Christian Blake Lilly, Mayzie Ann Lilly, Damion, Caden, and Mya. In addition to these, he leaves behind a host of friends, family, and veteran family that will greatly miss him.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Duvall & Moore Funeral Home & Cremation Service with Ashley Kidd officiating. Burial will follow at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Grayson, KY.

Friends may visit from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Duvall & Moore Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 149 Whitt St., Olive Hill, KY 41164.

Due to the current community rise of Covid-19, we request that everyone wear a mask and practice social distancing.

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