Melody Newsome ames you are so missed and such a wonderful man. I always enjoyed coming over when I was young - your dip for snacks was great too! Thank you for being there when I needed your support in my hard times.
3 months ago

Daniel Philbin Jim and the family meant a lot to me growing up and even as I grew into an adult. I used to be at Jim and Carol‘s house all the time when I was in grade school and even high school. Jim always made me feel a part of the family. Jim gave me my first job working for airborne express! He even worked with me while I was carrying my first child! I was very, very lucky to know this amazing man and have him in my life. He always had a ready smile and a big hug ready to go.
3 months ago

Daxton Matta One of the last times I saw him he was singing his favorite song about a dead skunk.I truly miss him.
3 months ago

Angela Lillie My Dad was a bad-ASS! Adopted me when he was only 25. Stayed happily married for over 50 years. Raised 4 children. A self-made man that built his own business. A great athlete in both football & baseball. "Pride & Joy" of his parents Lee & Clara! He joined the army right out of high school & was a sniper in Vietnam. "Jim Lillie Cartage" was his own creation, which took him on many adventures throughout northeastern AZ. He also loved camping, hunting, & fishing throughout the White Mountains. He loved his Bassett Hound, Duke, probably more than most people. My dad was a big guy with an even BIGGER personality! He would tell nostalgic stories for hours. His insane love of practical jokes is legendary within the Lillie clan. NOTHING embarrassed my dad. He would always tell me to be ME, be loud, be myself, & to always have FUN, because truth is it really didn't matter what anyone else thought. My dad was an awful dancer & even worse singer, but that never stopped him. His favorite song was "Dead Skunk". He would sing this while driving through Salt River Canyon in his pick-up truck, steering with his knees while reading the newspaper. He could find FUN in anything. Looking back, my only wish was having more time with him. He worked SO much. He would be at Sky Harbor by 5am, drive all day in the mountains, then be home around 11pm, long after we were all asleep. I remember hearing him come home late. And most weekends, he was home, relaxing and watching Cubs baseball. On Sundays, my dad was adamant about our Family Day, which was lunch out and a movie. And every summer, we had our family vacation to Greer. Dad, I miss you terribly. I don't know how you worked crazy hours & still had time for our family. I don't know how you handled me. I think you prayed a LOT! You knew Jesus, because Grandpa & Grandma guided you in the Faith, as they also did for me. Thanks Dad, for not leaving me in the foster system, for putting me through college, for all of the endless help a devoted parent gives freely. Your grandson Dax loves you! He will randomly tell me "I miss Pops". He is so proud of you for being a Veteran. I'm forever grateful that Dax had you in his life for 9 years. I think this year on your birthday, I will make fried potatoes & onions, just the way you liked them. I am posting a photo of us from my wedding. You always looked so handsome in blue!
3 months ago

bill king He was a good man. Jim loved his children and raised them into loving adults. Jim was a father that could be called any time for anything, and do his best to help. His children were his world. My condolences to the children, do not morn his death but celebrate his life. He would not want your tears, he lived for your smiles.
3 months ago

Nancy Stearman My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jim was a good man, I'm sure he is truly missed by many.
3 months ago

Scott Lilli Thinking about dad with Super Bowl coming up. He’d always yell at the teams to kick the field goal. Miss him. He was a great dad and did a lot for our family.
3 months ago

Paul McCullough I'd like to express my deepest condolences to all of the Lillie family. Jim was my best friend for 56 years. I always admired his love and dedication for his family. I treasure the times we had together as friends.
6 months ago

Stephanie Lillie Brown I miss you dad. I miss you more than I ever thought I would. I love you. I'm sorry I made you stay in bed. Forgive me.
7 months ago