Marvin Allyn Lillie 1938 -2017

LILLIE, MILLER

Posted By: Connie Swearingen -Volunteer (email)
Date: 12/21/2017 at 22:20:02

Marvin Allyn Lillie, 79, of Dickinson, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, Oct. 30.

Marvin was born Aug. 6, 1938, to William and Elfrieda Lillie in Sioux City.

Marvin proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force as a C130 pilot. His service included an14-month tour of duty in Vietnam, being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his duty as a hurricane hunter, flying into the eye of hurricane Camille, and teaching R.O.T.C at the University of Connecticut. Marvin retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel.

Following his military service, Marvin taught R.O.T.C. at Des Moines East High School and Dickinson I.S.D. He was also active with the American Legion in Iowa, and the V.F.W. in Dickinson.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Randy Lillie and Leon Lillie.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 51 years, Terry Miller Lillie; sons, Curtis Lillie and wife, Vicky, Andrew Lillie and wife, Lisa, and Zachary Lillie; sister, Michele Lillie and husband, Col. Douglas Wilson U.S.A.F. Ret.; brothers, Dean Lillie and wife, Karen, Terrie Lillie and wife, Kathy, David Lillie and wife, Dorothy, and Curtis Lillie and wife, Pamela; and grandchildren, Alex Lillie, Jordyn Lillie, Lauren Lillie, Leah Lillie, and Zoey Lillie.

A visitation in his honor was held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, with Funeral Services at 3 p.m., at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson, Texas. Interment services will be held at a later date in Smithland Cemetery, Smithland