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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Dennis E. Lilly, 79, of 1612 Woodridge Drive, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in Wellmont Hospital, Bristol, Tenn., following a brief illness. Mr. Lilly was a native of Beckley, moving to Johnson City in 1952. In 1957, he moved to Amherst, Mass., returning to Johnson City in 1967. He was the son of the late Ira B. and Lessie Ann Hubbard Lilly. He retired in 1985 from East Tennessee State University where he served as director of foreign students and religious affairs and assistant director of the University Student Center. From 1952 to 1957 he was recreation director of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. He served on the administration of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, from 1957 to 1967. Mr. Lilly attended Concord College, Athens, and graduated with a bachelor's of arts in music from Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Ky. He received his master's degree in music and recreation from West Virginia University, Morgantown. He was a member and elder of Erwin Presbyterian Church, where he served as choir director for 18 years, retiring this year. He formerly served as choir director of First United Methodist, Johnson City, and First United Methodist Church, Elizabethton, Tenn. Mr. Lilly was a member of the United Commercial Travelers, Council No. 552, where he was formerly counselor for the State of Tennessee. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 486 F and AM, Johnson City, Jericho Shriner's Temple, Kingsport, a former Eagle Scout and scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Lilly was a member of American Legion Post No. 24 of Johnson City. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Ray Lilly; and a daughter, Suzanne Lilly James. Survivors include his wife, Katherine "Katy" Lilly; three sons, David R. Lilly of Johnson City, Michael E. Lilly of Sanford, N.C., and Jason D. Lilly of Bradford, Pa.; a daughter, Marjorie Harvey of Harmony Community; a sister, Geneva Scott of Houston; three brothers, the Rev. Paul W. Lilly of Jonesborough, Roy A. Lilly of Bowling Green and retired Col. Ira B. Lilly of O'Fallon, Ill.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchlidren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial service was Tuesday at East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with the Rev. David Fillpot officiating. Private graveside committal service were Wednesday in Washington County Memory Gardens with the Rev. Paul W. Lilly officiating.

Dennis married Katherine June Donham on 26 Nov 1952 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. Katherine (daughter of George Lewis Donham and Iva Eleanor Ginkel) was born on 26 Mar 1926 in Marion County, , , West Virginia; died on 4 Jan 2022 in Washington County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Washington County Memory Gardens, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Katherine June Lilly, 95, a devoted wife, loving mother, and pianist/organist, was called home to the Lord on January 4, 2022. She peacefully passed at home, to now join her beloved husband Dennis of 48 years, who went on ahead of her in 2001.
Katy was born March 25, 1926, in Fairmont, WV, as a daughter of George and Iva Ginkel Donham. Her great grandfather was George Adams, former street commissioner of Fairmont, after which the main thoroughfare downtown, Adams Street, was named.
She graduated high school from Saint Peters Catholic School, then on to West Virginia University in Morgantown to complete her Bachelor of Arts and Master’s degrees in Music, with a concentration in piano and organ. As a student at WVU, Katy met Dennis, who was also in the Music Master’s program in voice, and she served as his accompanist. They were married in November 1952 at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. After having lived in Johnson City, they moved to Amherst, MA, and College Park, MO, finally relocating back to Johnson City in 1967. Katy taught private piano lessons from home and served as an organist for a number of local area churches, which include First United Methodist Church in Johnson City, and United Methodist Church in Elizabethton. She served as organist and later as music director at Erwin Presbyterian Church, retiring after having served 33 years.
In addition to her parents Katy was preceded in death by two daughters, Marjorie Harvey and Susanne Lilly James, brother, John Donham, and daughter in law, Kelly MacFarlane Lilly.
Survivors include her three sons, David and wife Sandra (Rast) Lilly of Johnson City, Mike Lilly of Cartersville, GA, Jason and wife Jani (Ahmad) Lilly of McDonough, GA; grandchildren, Ryan and his wife, Katherine Derise and husband Matthew of Memphis; Zach Lilly of Pinehurst, NC, Madison Scott and husband Alex of Sanford, NC, Nick Lilly of Atlanta, GA, Devin Lilly of Dallas, TX, Garrett Lilly of Statesboro, GA, Eric Harvey of Jonesborough; great grandchildren, twins George and Zoey Derise; son-in-law, Rigby Harvey of Gray; sister, Eleanor Timms and husband Delmar, of Wheeling, WV; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Appalachian Funeral Home.
The private family graveside committal will be conducted Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in Washington County Memory Gardens with Pastor Stan Webster, officiating. Katy will be laid to rest beside her husband Dennis. Pallbearers will be chosen from family.

Ira married Lessie Anna Hubbard on 26 May 1920 in Raleigh County, , , West Virginia. Lessie was born on 6 Mar 1898 in Raleigh County, , , West Virginia; died on 12 Sep 1988 in Raleigh County, , , West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Iva Eleanor Ginkel on 5 May 1924 in Marion County, , , West Virginia. Iva (daughter of John Joseph Ginkel and Kathryn Fletcher) was born on 8 Jan 1891 in Pennsylvania, , , ; died on 11 Dec 1983 in Marion County, , , West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Effie June Adams on 14 Oct 1846 in Marion County, , , West Virginia. Effie was born on 18 Jun 1868 in Monongalia County, , , West Virginia; died on 23 Oct 1944 in Barbour County, , , West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Kathryn Fletcher on 30 Jul 1889 in Clarion County, , , Pennsylvania. Kathryn was born on 22 Nov 1867 in Clarion County, , , Pennsylvania; died on 11 Nov 1955 in Marion County, , , West Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]