A Celebration of Life for Edward O. Lilly 83 who passed away in the comfort of his home Wednesday February 13 2008 will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday February 19 at Lohman Funeral Home 1201 Dunlawton Ave Port Orange FL 32127. Viewing will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with interment at Daytona Memorial Park. Ed was a devoted husband and wonderful father grandfather and great grandfather. He never knew a stranger and was a great friend to all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Nola Lilly; daughter Pat Belus (Allen); son Dennis Lilly (Denise); 5 grandchildren and 8 (soon to be 9) great grandchildren. Born in Beckley WVa Ed worked most of his career at Bethlehem Steel in Baltimore MD and then retired at age 58 to the "Log Cabin Beside the Road" in Hendersonville NC. This labor of love resulted in the assembling of one great collection of antique tools Texaco memorabilia and his favorite item a 1931 Model A Ford Roadster 8 wheel deluxe where in his honor a small road was named "Lilly's Lane". A World War II Navy Veteran Ed saw action on the shores of Okinawa driving amphibious personnel carriers onto the beaches at the height of the action. He recently toured the WWII Memorial in Washington DC where a long overdue recognition of his and many others service to our country was recognized. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in memory of Ed to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care 533 N. Nova Rd. Ste. 2067 Ormond Beach FL 32174. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange.