William "Bill" Lilly
June 29, 1930 ~ June 12, 2022
Born in:
Cresson, PA
Resided in:
Hendersonville, NC
William “Bill” Leo Lilly, 91, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Universal Healthcare in Fletcher.
Mr. Lilly was born in Cresson, PA to the late Leo and Helen Brandt Lilly. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Edward Lilly.
Bill graduated Cresson High School in Pennsylvania in 1948. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer. He loved the outdoors, sports and traveling and was a member of St. Barnabas Church in Arden. He was also a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Couples Club of St. Barnabas and St. Vincent de Paul of St. Barnabas.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Counsman Lilly; five children, Bill Lilly, Jr. (Melissa), Denise Lilly, Joseph Lilly (Laura), Susan Jarrell (Billy) and Michael Lilly; six grandchildren, Damon, Ryan, Austin and Bradin Lilly and Kaylee and Collin Jarrell; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Lilly and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, June 20, 2022 at St. Barnabas Catholic Church at 10:00 am with Father Adrian Porras officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the WNC State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.
The family will have a wake on Sunday, June 19, 2022 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm with a Rosary being said at 4:30 pm at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Barnabas Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Services
Funeral Mass: June 20, 2022 10:00 am
St Barnabas Catholic Church
109 Crescent Hill Drive
Arden, NC 28704
828-252-3535
Burial: June 20, 2022 12:00 am
Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828)669-0684
Gathering of Friends & Family: June 19, 2022 4:00 pm - May 10, 2025 7:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Rosary: June 19, 2022 4:30 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Shirley and family. So sorry to learn about Bill’s passing, but thankful to know you will be spending eternity together. Much love, Cindy Mann
Deepest sympathies from Sis Weyandt. I know she would want to tell me about this Shirley Ann. My prayers are with you and your family. Bill was a gentleman who I know will be missed. May the hand of God
help you through this grieving period. I will The Villa De Matel know of this passing and offer a mass for BILL.
Sincerely,
Linda J. Weyandt.
Faith is our comfort as we grieve. May your faith in Christ’s promises bring you peace.