James Vernon Lilley Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 23, 2025, at the age of 92, James Vernon Lilley of Cleveland, Texas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Laura Elizabeth Everett Lilley and James Robert "Pete" Lilley. He is survived by: his daughters, Peggy Lilley Sewell (Chip Sewell) and Laura Lilley Smith (Kerry Smith); his grandchildren, Brian Sewell (Casey), Keith Sewell (Ashley), Kaitlin Smith (Cody Hodges) and Brentley Smith; his great grandchildren, Stan, Carra, Ava, Henry, Brooks Sewell, Adeline and Calvin Harriet Hodges; his sister Billie Sue Schrenkenbach; his wife Lois Gingles Lilley of Cleveland January; and his siblings, Barkley, Gervis Lilley and Nona Ruth Ellisor. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations in Vernon's memory may be directed to: Angels in Action - 61 Slade Street Coldspring, TX 77331 - [email protected], To send flowers to the family in memory of James Vernon Lilley, please visit our.
