Mr. Cleveland Junior Lilly Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Cleveland Junior Lilly

Mr. Cleveland Junior Lilly was born in Troy, North Carolina on March 15, 1960 to the late Earl Lilly, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Lilly.

He departed this life on October 6, 2022 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Cleveland’s employment included Asheboro Elastics and Techni-mark, Inc. He was proceeded in death by his parents Earl Lilly, Sr. and Pearlie Mae Lilly, and his daughter, Pearlie Ann Martin.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his four children; James Martin (Beulah) and Jerry Martin of Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, Malcolm Lilly and Jasmine Lilly, both of Asheboro, North Carolina. Thirteen (13) grandchildren, four (4) great grandchildren.

His three sisters, Mary Lilly, Barbara Lilly and Carolyn Lilly all of Asheboro, North Carolina; three brothers, James Lilly of Asheboro, North Carolina, Earl Lilly (Rena) of Mt. Gilead, North Carolina and William Lilly (Octavia) of Richfield, North Carolina; one aunt, Ms. Catherine Steed of Southern Pines, North Carolina. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 2:00pm, Wadeville AME Zion Church, Mount Gilead, North Carolina. Interment will be in Bruton Cemetery, Wadeville, North Carolina.

The public viewing will be on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 3:30-6:00pm at Smith Funeral Home, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina and on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 1:00-2:00pm at Wadeville AME Zion Church.

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Sorry for your loss, you have our condolences and prayers. Regina and Gary Taylor

Cleveland you will be greatly missed. Rest in peace brother-n-law.

My condolences, we're so sorry for your loss I love you Jas stay strong

I want to express our condolences to the family...Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We gonna miss,Cleve! All the good times we shared,rest easy,friend. We love you! Ms Tina and Billy

Prayers of Comfort for the family as you all Navigate through Grief the days ahead...You will be Remembered Cleve...Nothing but Love ❤️ 😇 ❤️ ♡ The Goldstons ♡

Cleve you will be missed my friend we had plenty of laughs together you are at Peace now friend till we meet again

My beloved husband is gone we may not have been together living together but we were still in each other's life we were still friends he was my first love my children's father because my husband and then my friend I will never forget him he will always be in my heart and in my thoughts rest in peace Cleveland

My thoughts and prayers are with my family..

May the peace of God be with you all during this time of bereavement. My prayers are with you. Dee Dee

We will always remember you in our prayers And I love u and I'm going to miss u Cleveland Lilly Latoya Diggs❤️❤️😢

Praying for the Lilly family. May god be with you all on this journey. Trust in the lord he will guide you through. Love you all. Grace and kids

Our Prayers and thoughts are with you. Donald, Tenisha and Jade Barclift

We will always remember you in our prayers. Nelson and Sabrina Williams

Praying for your peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead. May the good, loving memories replace the sadness of your loss. Rest in peace cuz!!

Please know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We are praying for you and trust that the Lord will extend his loving peace to your heart. Be blessed! Faith Temple Holiness Church and Bishop Tony Butler

We are praying for the Lilly Family in the loss of their loved one. Be blessed and know that Faith Temple Holiness Church loves you! Mother Phyllis Barclift

Sending our deepest sympathies and praying for you all in the loss of Cleveland. Find peace in the Word of God. Pastor Butler, Tracye, Cullen and Kirsten

My condolences, we're so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family . The Christian Family (Bessie,Brittany , and Melissa ) (Cardell ,wife Solen, and kids)

My condolences and prayers are with you. Trust in God and he will see you through this difficult time. Love you! Terry, Helen, Tenikia, ZaSheyana and Princeton