Born on February 23, 1933 in Litwar, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Omer Lilly and Ethel Lester Lilly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Alene Steele.
Alvie retired as a mainline supervisor from Norfolk Southern Railroad. He loved the railroad and even collected model trains. He was the Pastor of the Church of Zion at Ikes Fork, WV for over 40 years. He also enjoyed gardening vegetables.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 66 years, Irene Blankenship Lilly; daughter, Anita (Joe) Christian; sister, Geneva Zimmerman; grandson, Dwayne (Julie) Christian; and great-grandchildren, Daniel Christian, Andrew Christian, Alexis England, and Jacob England.
The family will receive friends at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home on Monday, June 24, 2019 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Butch White officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service at Iredell Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com. Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Alvie Lilly.
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