Ray Lilly obituary: Ray Lilly's Obituary, Columbus

In Memory Of
Ray L. Lilly
1930 - 2017

Obituary photo of Ray Lilly, Columbus-OH
Obituary photo of Ray Lilly, Columbus-OH

In Memory Of
Ray L. Lilly
1930 - 2017

Ray Lilly, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. He was born on May 10, 1930 in Milton, WV to the late Job and Ernie Lilly.

Ray retired from Worthington Foods after a long career. Ray was the pastor at Church of God of Prophesy in Richwood, OH for many years. He was involved in the Boots and Spurs 4-H Club. Ray loved to spend time outdoors hunting, fishing and gardening.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Lilly; sister, Vercie Clark and brother, Tommy Lilly.

He is survived by his children, Steven (Karen) Lilly, Janet (Mickey) Clements, Ray (Louree) Lilly II; step children, Michael Mask and LeeAnn Chopin; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild; brother, Joe Lilly; twin sister, Faye Blessing.

The family will receive friends from 10-12pm, Monday, May 1, 2017 at New Hope Church, 74 Wootring St., Delaware, OH 43015 where the funeral service will be held following at 12:00pm. Pastor Eric Sapp officiating. Interment at Claibourne Cemetery.

The family requests that any flowers be sent to the church.
Ray Lilly, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. He was born on May 10, 1930 in Milton, WV to the late Job and Ernie Lilly.

Ray retired from Worthington Foods after a long career. Ray was the pastor at Church of God of Prophesy in Richwood, OH for many years. He was involved in the Boots and Spurs 4-H Club. Ray loved to spend time outdoors hunting, fishing and gardening.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Lilly; sister, Vercie Clark and brother, Tommy Lilly.

He is survived by his children, Steven (Karen) Lilly, Janet (Mickey) Clements, Ray (Louree) Lilly II; step children, Michael Mask and LeeAnn Chopin; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild; brother, Joe Lilly; twin sister, Faye Blessing.

The family will receive friends from 10-12pm, Monday, May 1, 2017 at New Hope Church, 74 Wootring St., Delaware, OH 43015 where the funeral service will be held following at 12:00pm. Pastor Eric Sapp officiating. Interment at Claibourne Cemetery.

The family requests that any flowers be sent to the church.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Monday, May 1, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
New Hope Church, 74 Wootring St., Delaware, OH 43015

Service

Monday, May 1, 2017 at 12:00pm
New Hope Church, 74 Wootring St., Delaware, OH 43015

Interment

Clairbourne Cemetery
26763 State Route 37, Richwood, OH 43344

Northeast Chapel (614-818-1188) is assisting the family

Northeast Chapel (614-818-1188) is assisting the family

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