T.J. Lillis, Jr.

February 7, 1963 ~ June 19, 2022

T.J. Lillis, Jr., 59, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home in Fordoche, LA, with his wife at his side. He was a native of Baker, Louisiana. He joined the Marines in 1981, and completed boot camp at San Diego, California. He proudly served in Operation Desert Storm. His ill health forced him to leave the Marines in 1994. He is survived by his wife (and best friend) Vicky Jo Lillis, Fordoche. His son, Kevin Lillis, Slaughter, his daughter, Brandi Lillis of Maringouin. His grandson Bentley Scott Lillis of Maringouin, and granddaughter Ariel Chaney of Slaughter. His brothers Tommy Lillis of Holden, and Jason Thibeau of Central. His Sister, Kimberly Lipoma. His special Sister-in-law Terry Mason & his special brother-in-law Oscar Mason. He was preceded in death by his father, T.J. Lillis Sr. His mother, Betty Lou Borders Thibeau & step father, Pat Thibeau. His grandparents, Alline Creel &Henry Hollis Lillis, James Borders & Lena Sellers Borders. And, a miscarried grandchild. Pall bearers will be Kevin Lillis, Tommy Lillis, Jason Thibeau, Mark Herring, Mike Allen & Ivory Disotell. Visitation will be at Fordoche Baptist Church, 5555 Fordoche Road, Fordoche, Louisiana. June22, 2022. 1pm until time of service at 4pm. With pastors Toby Delahoussye & Pastor Claude Creel.