Franklin G. Lilly I, 76, of Alum Creek, went home to be with the Lord Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence after a short illness.
Franklin was born April 4, 1942 in Charleston, WV, the son of the late T.O. and Mae Lilly of Alum Creek. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Caroline Sue Lilly; son, Jeffrey Lilly; sisters, Ada Belle Lilly and Beulah Mooney; and brother Norvel Lilly.
He was a dock worker at Smith Transfer for 17 years and later retired from APR Improvements where he worked as a carpenter. He was also a member of the Teamsters Local 175.
Franklin loved spending time hunting and fishing at his camp in Pocahontas County with his family and many friends.
He is survived by his three sons, Frank (Paula), Toby (Chasity) both of Alum Creek and Adam (Mindy) of Poca; one daughter, Sarah (Bobby) Davis of Loudendale; sister, Eulah Fay Duncan; grandchildren, Joshua, Ashley, Justin Jeffrey and Chase; great grandchildren, Allison, Lexi, Hailey, Jacob and Jaxon; sister-in-law, Belva (David) Brogan and brother-in-law, Mike (Darlene) Bell.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastors Tommy Roberts and Frank Chapman officiating. Entombment will follow at Graceland Memorial Park in South Charleston.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 9 p.m. Wednesday at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek.
Franklin will be greatly missed by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.
The family would also like to express a special thank you to HospiceCare for their care and support during the past few months.
I shocked and sorry for the loss of Franklin. I went to Alum Creek grade school with him and WDHS with Sue and him.
they have always been good people.Loved them both.;Prayer to all the family. This is very late because I just seen this information. I wish i had known.GODs to you all,
Reba Gillispie Huffman
Sarah and Bobby, our sympathy and prayers for you both and your family.
So sorry for the loss to the Lilly family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I had no idea he was even sick. My prayers are with all of you. He was an amazing man. He was always smiling.
Sarah and Family,
I am so heartbroken for you all! I know there are no words that can heal a broken heart, but know there are many praying for you and stay strong! I love you Sarah and if you need anything, please let me know.
So sorry for your loss! Love and prayers!!
My condolences to all of the family. Franklin was a fine man. He was my cousin – the son of my late mother Jewell’s sister, Mae Webster Lilly.
Sincere condolences to Franklin’s family and friends. I would have loved to have known my cousins as adults as I did as a child when I visited and played in their yard. I remember having my first “soda pop” from the cooler in their store. Franklin was a very handsome man. I pray we can all have a great reunion on the
“other side”
Lilly Family, we send our love, thoughts, and prayers to you all. Franklin was a good friend, he always teased Lenzy about sharing a birthday. He called us Brenzy and Linda. God Bless you all and although we can’t be there in body we will be thinking of you all. We will be in the South with Barry and the babies. Thinking of you.
My deepest condolences to your family. I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of those whom we dearly love is never easy to accept. May God provide comfort and peace to your family during this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
I was both shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved father. I am so sorry that I am out of town and will not be able to attend the visitation nor the funeral. You know I always cared for Frank very much, and even though I haven’t seen him for awhile, I will truly miss him. I share your loss and your sorrow. I pray that God is comforting all of you. I know all of your family is extremely close. I’m so sorry that all of you have to feel the pain of his loss . . . it leaves such an empty hole in your hearts. I’m sure you have so many wonderful memories of all the years of happiness that you shared together with each other . . . I pray that all those memories will fill your hearts. May you find hope in his promise, faith in his love, and peace in his presence. God Bless!
“A man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much.”
______Robert Lousis Stevenson
AND Frank G. Lilly was such a man!
We love you Frank!
Love and prayers for all of you.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Toby & Adam, I am so sorry about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.