J. T. Lilley
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J. T. Lilley
July 20, 1930 - January 31, 2011
J.T. Lilley, 80, of Saratoga died Monday, January 31, 2011, at his residence. J.T. was born July 20, 1930 in Livingston to Elbert Russell and Cora Etta (Collins) Lilley. A fifty-seven year Saratoga resident, he was a retired logger with Lilley Brothers Logging. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Lou Lilley of Saratoga; children, Linda Griffin of Kountze and Dennis Lilley of Saratoga; sister, Faye Wilson of Saratoga; grandchildren, Justin Morgan of Kountze, Kris Lilley of Saratoga, Stacey Kirkendall of Saratoga, and Randy Lilley of Saratoga; four great grandchildren; and some very special friends whom he served along side in the United States Air Force, Willard Ogden, Clayton Lee, and Bill Shepherd.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze with Reverend Jim Cryer officiating. Burial will follow at Big Sandy Cemetery in Dallardsville, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday, February 1, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m, at Broussard's.
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