Gervis Dwayne Lilley

Gervis Dwayne Lilley, age 78, and a resident of Cleveland, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in Shepherd, Texas. He was born August 02, 1934 in Cleveland, Texas to parents James Robert Lilley and Laura Elizabeth Everitt who preceded him in death along with his sister Nona Ruth Ellisor; and brother Barley Lilley. Survivors include his loving wife Lavone Lilley; sons Clint Lilley, Kevin Lilley and wife Corlene, Craig Lilley and wife Stephanie; sister Billie Sue Schreckenbach; brother Vernon Lilley and wife Lois; grandchildren Michael and wife Thanh, Collin and wife Tiffini, Casey and Madison; great-grandchildren Brennen and Fiona; sister-in-law Gloria Lilley; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other cherished family members and faithful friends throughout the years. Visitation will be held Friday, December 21, 2012, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Cleveland, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 22, 2012, 11:00 a.m. at Magnolia Baptist Church, 901 Lilley Yeager Loop, Cleveland, Texas with interment following at Magnolia Cemetery. Pallbearers include Michael Nelson, Doug Smith, Collin Lilley, Mike Schreckenbach, Jeff Lilley, Thomas Bonds, and James Lilley.