James Dale Lilly

Chester Mr. James Dale Lilly, 83, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Chester Regional Medical Center.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 28, 2016 at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Sullivan officiating.Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Monday in the sanctuary of the church. Mr. Lilly was born October 15, 1932 in Charleston, West Virginia and was a son of the late Forest McRay Lilly and Faye Vest Lilly.He attended the schools of West Virginia and was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard having served during the Korean war.Mr. Lilly retired from Kenosha Transportation and was formerly employed as Deputy Sheriff Sargent. in Goochland County, Virginia.He was a life member and past Master of Chester Masonic Lodge #18 and a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of over 33 years, Sarah Harrison “Sally” Lilly; one daughter, Babs Fletcher of Richmond, VA; one grandson, Adam Fletcher of Richmond, VA; one brother, Tommy M. Lilly (Joetta) of Stanton, VA; one sister, Betty Gregnowski of Reidsville, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 1217 J.A Cochran By-Pass, Chester, SC 29706. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com.