William Bill Wesley Lilley, September 06, 1930 — November 08, 2018

William Bill Wesley Lilley (Nixa, Missouri, MO) September 06, 1930 November 08, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Obituary for William “Bill” Wesley Lilley William (Bill) Wesley Lilley, age 88, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born September 6, 1930 in Okeene, Oklahoma the son of Herman Jefferson and Martha (Oliver) Lilley. On May 15, 1948 he was united in marriage with Twyla Joan Fuller.

Bill graduated from Central State College Edmond, Oklahoma with a degree in Music Education in 1951. Following graduation his forty year teaching and administrative career included positions in Dexter, Bucklin, St John, Lyons and Dodge City, Kansas where his marching bands became legendary. In 1971 he received his Master’s Degree from Wichita State University and became the Supervisor of Music for the Hutchinson, Kansas School District overseeing the band, orchestra and vocal music programs.

He was loved by his students and colleagues alike and over the years his bands performed at two NFL halftimes and three bowl games. Bill was well known and respected as a director, administrator and leader in Kansas music education. He served as President of the KMEA from 1977-1979 and was inducted into the KMEA Hall of Fame in 2013.

Nothing gave him as much pleasure as hearing from his former students whether they continued in music professionally or just recalled the special times being part of one of his bands. Bill was active in the Christian Church in Lyons, Kansas and the Nixa Christian Church and many civic organizations. Fishing, hunting, camping, boating and Lady Bears basketball were life-long passions and he shared those passions with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his three sons and their wives, Wesley and Patricia Lilley of Centennial, Colorado, Jeffrey and Susie Lilley of Rose Hill, Kansas, and Gregg and Cathy Lilley of Fordland, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Nathan Lilley, Travis Lilley, Jason Lilley, Casey Lilley, Ayrin Billups, Alex Lilley, Craig Meitler, Kim Meitler, Jason Henry and Shawn Lilley; sixteen great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Sylvia Wright of Fairview, Oklahoma and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Twyla, a brother Carl Lilley; a sister, Ethel Wilhelm; three brothers-in-law, Oral Fuller, Virgil Wilhelm and Jim Wright; two sisters-in laws, Myrtle Lilley and Barbara Geis and his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Services will be held Monday, November 12, 2018 at the Nixa Christian Church, Nixa, Missouri at 10:30 a.m. with graveside services Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at the Isabella Cemetery, Isabella, Oklahoma at 11:00 a.m. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William “Bill” Wesley Lilley please visit our Sympathy Store.

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death notice William Bill Wesley Lilley September 06, 1930 — November 08, 2018

obituary notice William Bill Wesley Lilley September 06, 1930 — November 08, 2018

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