Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr.
On the evening of May 4th, 2019, Gene passed away peacefully after a 7-year battle with cancer. Gene was being visited and comforted by family members at Georgetown University Medical Center at the time of his passing. Gene was 77 years old.
Gene Lilly Sr. was born in the town of Flat Top in Mercer County West Virginia on March 8th 1942. He was the third son of Esther M. and Woodrow Wilson Lilly. He was married to Connie Sue Lilly (née Wimmer) for 56 years. Gene is survived by his wife, daughter Karen Boyce (Scott), son Gene Jr. (Patricia), grandchildren Meagan Lilly, Brett Nims, Corey Nims, Alex Lilly, Justin Culley, Jeffrey Boyce, Megan Slade, and Maxwell Tayman, great-grandchildren Aubrey, Bella, and Griffin Culley and Adalyn Slade, brothers Hubert, Ronald, and Charles Lilly, and sisters Carolyn Hatcher, and Linda Lilly.
Gene was an avid outdoors man who loved to fish and hunt. He enjoyed planting things and telling jokes. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, May 10th from 5-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home located at 4405 Broomes Island Rd., Port Republic, MD. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Highland Memorial Gardens.
Ruth Hesen
May 9 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr
Connie,
We sure had some wonderful times fishing & crabbing in the summer off Mom & Dad’s pier at Cobb Island;
there were many games of horseshoes and the stories & jokes Gene told were hilarious!
He had an awesome voice & I loved it when he would sing Merle Haggard’s “Rainbow Stew”.
He will be in our hearts forever!
Love you so much.
Ruthie & family
Deanna
May 7 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr
My condolences to you Connie. I have such special memories of you both and the great times around the pool at your home and around the fire at ours!! Love you.
penny and Dayton Lilly
May 7 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr
may The Holy Spirit comfort You Connie,and all of youy family, A great many will miss Gene tremendously, Where the Lord takes us in our life, He will see us through even the last Journey we will take Is the most precious, Our final home,With Him in Paridise. Sincerely our Love Penny and Dayton
Linda hart
May 7 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr
Bert uncle claude hart linda hart and lisa hart and leslie hart will keep you in our prayers. He is with god and i know you are missing may you get all the peace you need god bless
Dian Burick
May 7 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr
Dear Connie and Family,
My heart is saddened to hear of Gene’s passing, a kind and gentle man who was a grandfather figure to my grandchildren Ava and Nathan, oh how they will miss him. My prayer for all of you , That the hand of God embrace all of you and bring comfort and peace, that he raise Gene into his divine place in heaven and welcome him with open arms. I will miss talking with him whenever I pick the kids up but I know he will always be “there”. Connie my heart aches for you and know that you are in my heart and prayers. With Love and Sympathy, Dian Burick
Rolland & Joyce McMillin
May 7 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr
Condolences to our son-in-law, Brett Nims and his family, and all the family and friends of Gene Lilly. We are sorry for your loss.
Chuck LaDow
May 7 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr
Chuck and I were sad to hear of Gene’s passing. Will keep you and your family in our prayers. Gene was a wonderful person and I know you will keep him close to your heart. Love you Connie.
Richard Wayne Dial
May 7 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr
Condolences to the family and friends! I remember speaking with him while being hired for the York County Sheriff’s Department and many times after being hired. He was a great man’s man and will truly be missed. My prayers will be offered up for his family and friends that our Lord and Savior will give them peace, understanding, strength, and comfort in this sorrowful time!
Dotti Haggerty
May 7 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr
I’m so sad to hear that Gene passed he was such a wonderful kind gentle man. Prayers for you Connie and your family????????Sending love ❤️
Sis Bowles
May 7 – Obituary: Herbert “Gene” Eugene Lilly, Sr
Prayers to the family and friends of Gene Lilly
He will missed greatly by by all
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