Pender Ray Lilley Obituary
Pender Ray Lilley of Washington, North Carolina passed away on July 16, 2026. Pender, born on September 28, 1934, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Pender will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Pender will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Pender’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leslie Lilley and Annie Rachel Latham Lilley; his wife Sylvia Ann Whitley; and his brother James "Jay" Lilley. He is survived by: his son Ron Hanson Lilley (Lynn Snead Lilley) of Kernersville, NC; and his granddaughter Harper McCoy Lilley of Orlando, FL..
In memoriam to Ray and Sylvia, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church, 113 North Harvey Street, Washington, NC 27889.
