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James William Lilly

1947 - 2020

James William Lilly obituary, 1947-2020, Colorado Springs, CO

BORN

1947

DIED

2020

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Swan-Law Funeral Directors

501 North Cascade Avenue

Colorado Springs, Colorado

James Lilly Obituary

JAMES WILLIAM LILLY
June 11, 1947
June 22, 2020
A Colorado Springs native. Survived by wife, Julie Lilly; son, James Lilly; stepson, Kevin Harrell; step grandchildren, Cory, Tyler, Justin, Emily and Abby and by many former colleagues and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. He retired from the CSPD in 1998 after 30+ years of honorable service. He was able to enjoy retirement by spending time with his family, fishing and being outdoors. He will be lovingly remembered.
At his request, no services are to be held.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 28, 2020.

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John Delaney

July 4, 2020

I knew Jim from the time that he and Lou Smit started up L&S Distributing over on Circle Drive. Rest in peace, Chief

Royce Roland

June 30, 2020

Very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Prayers for him and his family. Will forever remember the instructions we followed and shared..

Royce Roland
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Guy GRACE Sr

June 28, 2020

I was very sorry to hear of Jim's passing! He was a good cop! My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Julie and family! May God be with you during this very difficult time!
Guy M. Grace Sr

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