James Lloyd Lillie

James Lloyd Lillie, 83, of Curtice, Ohio, passed away peacefully, March 19, 2026, in the Merit House, with his loving family surrounding him. Jim was born in Toledo on August 21, 1942, to Robert Sr. and Jane (Heinzeroth) Lillie, and grew up on the 300 block of White Street.

He attended Raymer Grade School and graduated from Waite High School in 1960. He also attended college at UT for two years. During the Vietnam War, Jim served in the US Air Force from 1964 to 1968. He was stationed in Massachusetts, Colorado and Guam where he worked with the B52 Bombers.

James married his wife of 55 years, Mary (Adams) Lillie on September 19, 1970, in Christ the King Church, Toledo. Jim was employed by Toledo Edison Co. for 25 years in the meter and relay departments including the startup of the Davis Beese nuclear plant. He then drove automotive parts for Fleet Pride (Toledo Clutch & Brake) for 18 years before permanently retiring at age 70.

James loved hunting, fishing and trapping with his family and friends. He was an avid reader of SiFi/Fantasy books in hardbound, paperback or on his Kindel. He did some woodworking and built our two pole barns with friends and family help. Jim and Denis Cousino were the scout masters of Troop 131 at Jerusalem School for years.

James never met a stranger, he would strike up a conversation with anyone, anywhere over a cold beer.

Survived by his wife Mary, son James II, daughter Sarah (Jay) Jackson, and son Christopher, and brother Bob (Pat) Lillie Jr, Brother-in-law Mike Torsok, and grandson Alex (Megan) Fick, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by his parents, Bob Sr and Jane, and sister Sue Lillie Torsok.

There will be a private funeral for immediate family, with a “Celebration of Life” gathering set for a later date.

The “Celebration of Life” will be held at the Jerusalem Township Hall on May 16, 2026, from 2-5pm, with food and fellowship.