Chad James Lilly

CHAD JAMES LILLY, 31, of Little Rock. Chad was born on Jan. 18, 1983 in Troy, Mich. to Jimmy E. and Paulette Carlton Lilly. Chad departed his earthly home for his maker in heaven on Feb. 28, 2014. Chad grew up in Troy, Mich., Philadelphia, Pa., and Los Altos, Calif. before moving with his parents back to their hometown of Little Rock in 1993. Chad graduated from Little Rock Catholic High School and then attended UALR including a summer's study in Europe. While at Catholic High School, Chad played varsity football and basketball. He also played AAU youth baseball and basketball. Chad is survived by his parents; brother, Ryan A. Lilly (Dina) of Fayetteville; brother, Keith D. Lilly of Little Rock; nephew, Connor Lilly; and niece, Erika Butler both of Fayetteville; grandmother, Catherine Lilly of Searcy; and a host of other family and friends. Arrangements for Chad are pending. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Wolf Street Foundation, 1015 Louisiana Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 or the Kelly Foundation, Inc., 2801 W. Roosevelt Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72206. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, Ark. 72205 (501)224-2200. Chad's online guestbook may be found at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.