** Narrative Summary of the Obituary**  

Rufus D. Lilley, 80, died on 8 October 2005. He was a native of Suffolk, a World War II veteran, and the owner of R.D. Lilley Roofing. He was survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

** Narrative Summary of Funeral Services**  

Funeral services for Rufus D. Lilley were held on 11 October 2005 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Suffolk, Virginia. Interment took place at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens.

**Transcript**  
Rufus D. Lilley 

Rufus D. Lilley, 80, died 8 October 2005. The retired owner and operator of R.D. Lilley Roofing, he was a native of Suffolk, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran, and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the B&B Hunt Club. He was the son of the late Alice Dale and Floyd W. Lilley. He was also predeceased by a son, Robert D. "Bobby" Lilley; a sister, Jacqueline Lilley; and a brother, Robert Lilley. 

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Catherine T. Lilley of Suffolk; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia L. Bailey and Phillip Bailey of Suffolk; a daughter-in-law, Sherri B. Lilley of Suffolk; and three granddaughters, Nicole Lilley, Heather Lilley, and Christine Duke, all of Suffolk. 

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Rev. Douglas Gibson and Rev. Jim George officiating. Friends may join the family at the residence. Interment will be held at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Contributions may be made to the Hillcrest Baptist Church Building Fund, 1637 Holland Road, Suffolk, VA 23434 or the charity of choice.

Suffolk, Virginia  
Suffolk News-Herald  
11 October 2005  
Page 3  
Obituary for Christine Duke  

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** Vital Statistics Summary**

| Name                       | Rufus D. Lilley                   |
|----------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Age                        | 80 years                          |
| Birth                      | 8 October 1925 (estimated)        |
| Death                      | 8 October 2005; Suffolk, Virginia |

** Table of Relationships**

| Name                          | Relationship               | Place of Residence |
|-------------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------|
| Rufus D. Lilley               | Decedent                   | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Catherine T. Lilley           | Spouse                     | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Patricia L. Bailey            | Daughter                   | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Phillip Bailey                | Son-in-law                 | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Sherri B. Lilley              | Daughter-in-law            | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Nicole Lilley                 | Granddaughter              | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Heather Lilley                | Granddaughter              | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Christine Duke                | Granddaughter              | Suffolk, Virginia  |
| Alice Dale                    | Mother (predeceased)       | Unknown            |
| Floyd W. Lilley               | Father (predeceased)       | Unknown            |
| Robert D. Bobby Lilley        | Son (predeceased)          | Unknown            |
| Jacqueline Lilley             | Sister (predeceased)       | Unknown            |
| Robert Lilley                 | Brother (predeceased)      | Unknown            |

** Publication Details**

| Detail                       | Information         |
|------------------------------|---------------------|
| Publication Date             | 11 October 2005     |
| Newspaper                    | Suffolk News-Herald |
| Page                         | 3                   |

** Other Relevant Information**  

Rufus D. Lilley was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the B&B Hunt Club. He operated R.D. Lilley Roofing in Suffolk for many years before retirement.