Ed Lee Hillis Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ed Lee Hillis of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ed Lee Hillis to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Grover Lee and Ada Vera Hollis Hillis; and his wife Effie Mae Hillis. He is survived by: his daughters, Tina Hillis (Brandy), Wanda Smith (Stan Riley) and Shirley Hillis; and his siblings, Tommy Hillis, Grover Cleveland Hillis, Raymond Hillis, Willie Hillis, Dorothy Patterson, Birdie Reed, Linia Mae Pendergrast and Geraldine Hillis. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, May 5th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Jennings & Ayers Funeral Home (820 S Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 6th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, May 6th 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Evergreen Cemetery (519 Greenland Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37130).
