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Edwin M. Lillis Sr.

Date of Death: December 12, 2021

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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Sunday 12/19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Monday 12/20, 11:00 am

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Memorial contributions in Eddie’s memory may be made to: ALS Association (DC/MD/VA), 30 West Gude Dr, Suite 150, Rockville, MS 20850, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 130 Keating Dr, Winchester, VA 22601 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-6633 |
Monday 12/20

The reception will take place after the service.

Edwin Michael Lillis, Sr., 84 of Winchester, VA passed away Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center.

Eddie was born on May 5th, 1937 in Winchester, VA to the late Edwin Hunter Lillis and Dorothy Burns Nalley Wehrheim. He was a graduate of John Handley High School and served our country in the United States Air Force. Eddie was a volunteer firefighter at South End Fire Dept and was later hired as a career firefighter for the City Of Winchester.  He was later promoted to be the first career lieutenant for the Winchester Fire Dept and retired at the rank of Captain with a total of 45 years of service to the citizens of Winchester.  Eddie developed and implemented the fire safety program for elementary school and taught this program for 21 years. He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. He loved and lived for the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He will be missed by his family, friends and his canine companion Layla.

Eddie married his wife of 60 years, Joan Cordelia Stipe on September 8th, 1961 in Frederick, MD.

Pre-deceased by daughter Terri Sales (Lillis).

He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Debbie J. Murray (Bobby) of Winchester, VA; sons, Edwin M. Lillis, Jr. (Brandy) of Winchester, VA and Aaron M. Lillis of Winchester, VA; grandchildren, Courtney N. Pitta (Layne) of Winchester, VA, Amber R. Corbin (Chris) of Clear Brook, VA, Elizabeth A. Lillis of Clear Brook, VA and Jerri-Lynne Sales of Winchester, VA; great grandchildren, Madison V. Sylvester, Winchester, VA, Kynleh J. Turner of Winchester, VA, Jayla N. Skipper of Clear Brook, VA and Layne M. Pitta, Jr. of Winchester, VA; sisters, Betsy Lillis of Winchester, VA, Ginger Boling of Winchester, VA and Susan Hunter Lillis of San Luis Obispo, CA.

A visitation will be Sunday, December 19th, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm with a service the following day, Monday, December 20th, 2021 at 11am, all held at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Eddie’s memory may be made to: ALS Association (DC/MD/VA), 30 West Gude Dr, Suite 150, Rockville, MS 20850, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 130 Keating Dr, Winchester, VA 22601 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Visitation
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
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Sunday 12/19, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Map
Monday 12/20, 11:00 am
Memorial

Memorial contributions in Eddie’s memory may be made to: ALS Association (DC/MD/VA), 30 West Gude Dr, Suite 150, Rockville, MS 20850, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 130 Keating Dr, Winchester, VA 22601 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Reception
Omps Reception Center, Amherst Chapel
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
540-662-6633 | Map
Monday 12/20

The reception will take place after the service.

Edwin Michael Lillis, Sr., 84 of Winchester, VA passed away Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at Winchester Medical Center. Eddie was born on May 5th, 1937 in Winchester, VA to the late Edwin Hunter Lillis and Dorothy Burns Nalley Wehrheim. He was a graduate of John Handley High School and served our country in the UnitedContinue Reading

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Jack and Bette Lillis left a message on December 19, 2021:
Sleep well Cousin. Your life has been one of service to your fellow man and love and caring to your family. It is people like you that make people like me thankful to God for giving you to us. We will miss you greatly and will long remember your kindness, thoughtfulness, gentleness and service to this community. And when you go bear hunting in Heaven, think of us. We love you dearly. Rest assured that we will help look out for your family and hope to join you in Heaven.
Lynn Miller left a message on December 17, 2021:
Eddie, you and I had the privilege of sharing professional and personal experiences for more than 45 years. I always admired your personality, determination and your dedication to family and God. I will miss you but am glad you can now rest and be reunited with Terri.
Sharon L Elliott left a message on December 17, 2021:
Rest in peace! Always a man with a kind word and the best sense of humor. God Bless you.
Sandra Snapp left a message on December 16, 2021:
What a kind and generous man. You will be greatly missed by many.
Connie Sales left a message on December 16, 2021:
Rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.
Connie Sales left a message on December 16, 2021:
You will be missed so much, but now reunited with Terri who was waiting for you with open arms. No more sickness, no more sadness, no more grief. You lived your life as I saw you as a kind caring person and a good grandfather to my granddaughters, Amber and Jerri Lynne and great granddaughter Jayla. Rest well my friend, will see you again. Love, Connie
Edwin Michael Lillis Jr. left a message on December 16, 2021:
Your life lessons and memories will never be forgotten. Rest in the hands of the Lord. I love you Dad.
Omps Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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