Harold Wayne Lilly

Harold Wayne Lilly, age 93 of Corsicana, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

He was born on November 14, 1929 in Omaha, Texas to Bill and Mamie Lilly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mamie Lilly, his wife of 62 years, Virginia Ruth Lilly, twin sisters: Maydeene Davlin and Aline Nash.

Harold is survived by his only child, Kay Cook and her husband The Honorable Byron Cook; granddaughters Ginne Davis and husband Josh, Katie Melton, and husband Hunter. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Lee Davis, Lilly Davis, Laynie Davis, Hayes Melton and Karter Melton, niece Jackie Martin and nephews, Bud Davlin and Nathan Nash. His grandchildren and great grandchildren all affectionately called him Grandaddy.

Harold and Virginia lived in Mt. Pleasant, Texas for most of their lives. He worked at The Presley Wholesale Grocery Company for 33 years where he became Vice President and General Manager. He then went to work for TU Electric Company in 1980 and worked there for 15 years until he retired. After his retirement, Harold and Virginia moved to Corsicana, Texas to be with their daughter and son-in-law and their two granddaughters which they enjoyed very much. Harold was a devoted member of Northside Baptist Church where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 69.

In 1945 at 16 years old Harold became the first Eagle Scout between Dallas and Texarkana. Harold always believed being an Eagle Scout was one of the best things he ever did. He said “It showed me how to take care of myself and others as well.” Harold was a true East Texas outdoorsman. Quail hunting and catfishing were his absolute favorites. Of course, he threw in deer hunting, squirrel hunting, dove and duck hunting for good measure. In addition to his sportsman activities, he was an outstanding cook. His great grandchildren loved his strawberry jelly and pickled okra. Every Christmas he made his famous chocolate pecan turtles, which were prized by all who were fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of this treasured candy. Harold also loved to plant a really big garden every year and he would share the vegetables with friends.

Harold was blessed with three very special caregivers, Jackie Haggerty, Juanita Harris, and LaTonya Hawkins.

Visitation with the family was held on Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana. Funeral services followed at 2:00pm at Northside Baptist Church with Dr. Rick Lamb and Dr. Daniel Harper officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Byron Cook, Josh Davis, Bud Davlin, Kenny French, Dr. Bob Griggs, Hunter Melton, Wayne Nelson, and Jerry Stroud. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Dale Campbell, Ken Cook, Chance Davlin, Loyd Davlin, Jim Henry, Nathan Nash, and Jeff Nelson.

Memorial contributions can be made to Northside Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.

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