H. James “Jimmy” Lillis Jr., 69, of Waterloo, IL, born Tuesday, July 20, 1954, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Mercy South Medical Center in Saint Louis, MO.
Jimmy was a retired finished carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his:
- Parents: Hersel J. Lillis Sr. and Leatrice “Joy”, nee McCraw, Lillis
- Sister: Christine M. Lillis
Surviving are his:
- Loving wife of 44 years: Jolene M., nee Range, Lillis of Waterloo, IL
- Son: Patrick E. (Jackie) Lillis of Loveland, CO
- Brother: Paul F. Lillis of Belleville, IL
- Sisters
- Diana (Robert) DeAngelis of Belleville, IL
- Madeline (Jim) Koderhandt of Belleville, IL
- Patricia L. Lillis of Belleville, IL
- Carol (Dennis) Kussart of Belleville, IL
- Angela L. Lillis of Belleville, IL
- Grandchildren
- Paxton Lillis
- Penelope Lillis
- Dear nieces and nephews and dear great nieces and nephews.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.
Memorial Gathering: Memorial Gathering will be held at 2:00 – 6:00 pm, Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home. Private interment.
8 Comments To "H. James “Jimmy” Lillis Jr."
#1 Comment By LARRY On November 1, 2023 @ 4:04 pm
jolene,
this
king of you and yours
Larry McClinton
#2 Comment By Dave Strong On November 3, 2023 @ 7:01 pm
Paul and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember Jimmy being a really good guy. I have a funny memory of Jimmy when Paul and I were kids playing wiffle ball in the yard and Jimmy came out walking barefoot and ended up stepping on a bee..He was yelling woo-wee honey bee!!! Peace be will all of you. Take care.
#3 Comment By Kent Newbold On November 4, 2023 @ 9:51 am
Jolene Kent and I are so sorry for your loss. We will not be able to attend we are out of town at a business meeting. My best memories of Jimmy are of high school dances. Every girl wanted to dance with him because he was a great dancer and was one of the only guys who could dance and did dance’ He was always in the middle of all the girls and we all loved it. From kent I did not meet Jimmy until my sophmore year at west but he was a guy I always gravitated to when the “boys got together because we had the same weird sense of humor. People like Hersel are unique, and irreplaceable.
#4 Comment By Terry Yocks On November 4, 2023 @ 1:21 pm
Dear Lillis family, I am so sorry for your loss. Diana is a close friend and I want to express my condolences to all of you. I am from a large family and know how difficult it is to lose a loved one.
#5 Comment By Anita On November 7, 2023 @ 8:33 pm
I am the mother in law, Anita Frumson. I had the pleasure spending many days with Jimmy because Paul recommended
him to my husband, Guy and me when we needed several items that needed repair and attention on our home. All the repairs and work was completed as a true craftsman. I was so lucky to know and have Paul as a friend who gave me Jimmy’s telephone number.
May Jimmy be blessed and rest in peace and have ever lasting and eternal life.
Anita
#6 Comment By Bob Wuller On November 10, 2023 @ 3:57 pm
Jolene, Jan and I are sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Please accept our condolences.
#7 Comment By Jeanette miles On November 12, 2023 @ 5:45 pm
Jolene I’m so sad to learn Jimmy has passed away.
My condolences to your son and entire family. May he rest I’m peace.
#8 Comment By Walt Latinette On November 20, 2023 @ 10:09 am
Sad to hear, he enjoyed a good laugh and a cold beer. Rest in peace.