John A. Lilley Jr.

John enjoyed his church, Silver Hill Christian Church in Grantsboro where he served as an Elder. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, NASCAR, and helping others. He was a past president of the Plymouth Jaycee’s and helped start the “Plymouth Water Festival”. He also helped the town of Plymouth to secure their first ambulance. He was a past board member of Pamlico Community College.

In his professional career he spent the first 30 years with A&P grocery and ascended to District Manager. Upon retirement from A&P, he became co-owner/manager of Piggly Wiggly Grantsboro/Aurora. He retired at the age of 73.

He is survived by son and daughter-in-law Donald K. “Don” Lilley and Lynn of Joelton, TN.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Lilley; sisters Lou Ray Wobbleton and Marie Smith; brothers Gilbert and Dalma Mobley.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 1:00-2:00 PM at Cotten Funeral Home. A Celebration of John's Life will begin at 2:00 PM. Following the service, John will be laid to rest beside his wife, Margaret Lilley, at Greenleaf Memorial Park.

Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of John A. Lilley Jr.