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Michael J. Lilley, age 63 of Saginaw passed away June 14, 2018 at St. Mary’s Hospital following a lengthy illness. The son of the late Robert G. and Arlene (Hunter) Lilley. Michael was born November 23, 1954 in Saginaw. He was a graduate of Eisenhower High School. Michael was a member of Grace Baptist church. He loved playing his trumpet, playing basketball and watching Super 8mm movie. He was concerned for the lives of others and had a love of animals.
Surviving are 2 brothers and 1 sister, Pastor Terry (Barb) Lilley of Union, Michigan, Rev. Dan (Traci) Lilley of Wilmington, N.C., and Kathy (Dr. Rev. Tim) Miller of Mentone, Alabama; a sister-in-law, Marti Lilley of Grand Rapids, Michigan; and many cousins, nieces and nephews including a very special cousin Marge Ellenberger.
A special thank you to his friend and caregiver, Christina.
He was preceded in death by a brother and sister, Rev. Robert J. Lilley and Cheryl Rae Lilley.
Private visitation for the family and Memorial Service has taken place at Cederberg-Brietzke Funeral Home of Saginaw.
Memorials may be made to Salvation Army of Saginaw.
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