Mr. Charles Edward Lilly

Charles Edward Lilly was born to the late Grady and Cattie Galbreath Lilly on Friday July 20, 1934 in Wakulla (Red Springs), North Carolina. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Our Daddy lived a full and a happy life. Charles accepted Jesus in 1988 and he rededicated his life, a few days prior to departing this life. He attended Reilly Road faithfully, until his later years. He attended Lake Upchurch Elementary School. He worked in several job capacities. He was a proud truck driver for Mc Donald Grading Company, where he retired. He was as a commercial landscaper, a commercial construction worker, and a commercial pipe layer. He also worked at Hunter Brothers, as an appliance repairman. He was a “jack of all trades.” He enjoyed being the community mechanic. He loved fishing, gardening and making his slingshots and windmills. He had an overwhelming passion for going to all of the FOOD BANKS, both far and near. His passion and his schedule took him to every food bank that he was aware of. Those that were blessed to visit him at Autumn Care, you were intrigued by his artwork and blessed to receive your “portrait,” and a daily reminder to go get that food…it’s free! If you became his coloring partner, you had to stay inside the lines, if you were coloring with that yellow crayon! Daddy loved his pet, Nancy. He always encouraged us to “take care of my dog, Nancy.” Charles was married to the late Sallie Dell Rich Lilly. He is survived by his children, Amezell Lilly and her son, Craig F. Lilly (who affectionally called him “Daddy”), Joseph (Irene) and their daughter, Amanda Lilly, Esther (Chris) and their children, Cromwell Morrison (Karla) and their children as well as, his other children. He leaves a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.He leaves one brother, Wilburt Lilly (Aunt Bobbie), two sisters in law: Esther McKethan Wilson (Uncle Edward) and Louise Smith. He leaves a host of family, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Charles was proceeded in death by his sons Clifton Dwight, Ivey Jerome, Willian Edward and his daughter, Jerlene. Also, his grandchildren, Joseph Junior, LaParis, and Baby George, proceeded him in death.

Mr. Charles Edward Lilly

July 20, 1934 - June 4, 2024