Calvin Lee Lilly 73, of Greenville, passed away on August 2, 2020. He was born on February 27, 1947 in Greenville to Hiriam and Sarah J (Dickeson) Lilly.
Calvin owned and operated his small business of flooring contracting, from which he retired.
Calvin loved the Lord. He was a member of the Lone Oak Assembly of God Church, enjoying Bible study, and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Calvin will always be remembered as being an outstanding prayer warrior.
Second only to the Lord, Calvin loved his family. He married the love of his life, Joyce Coyle Lilly on December 5, 1964, they were happily married for 55 years.
He cherished spending time with his family, playing with the grandchildren/great-grandchildren, and having cookouts. In addition, his hobbies included landscaping, gardening, and going to hot rod exhibitions.
Calvin is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Lilly; son, Sean Lilly and wife Cherie; daughter, Deborah Williams and husband Lee; grandchildren, Brandon Williams and wife Brooke, Kristofer Lilly, Ashley Cookston and husband Josh, and Sarah Lilly; great-grandchildren, Skylar, Lainey, Gauge, Kinleigh, Avery, Case, and Hunter; sister, Virginia Prieb; along with a host of loving relatives and friends.
Calvin is preceded in death by his parents, Hiriam and Sarah Lilly; brothers, James Lilly, J.C. Lilly, and Jesse Lilly; and sisters, Nell Isham, and Linda Smith.
A visitation will be from 6-8 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Lynch Funeral Service in Greenville. A funeral service will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Lone Oak Assembly of God church in Lone Oak. Interment will follow at Memoryland Memorial Park in Greenville
