Charles “Chuck” Lillis passed away Feb. 21, 2026, in Bokoshe at the age of 74 and was born July 19, 1951, in Pauls Valley to Leo and Elizabeth (Jordan) Madewell.
Read more: Charles Chuck Lillis death noticeA celebration of life visitation is 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Avenue in Poteau and dinner to follow in The Cedars celebration room.
Survivors are his love, Polly, of the home; three sons Michael John Lillis of Oklahoma City, Franklin Ray Lillis of California and Shawn Lindsy of Arkoma; two daughters Sheila Denise Lillis of Mena, Arkansas and Kristi Smith and husband Stanley of Gore; two sisters Pearl Goyett of Colorado and Donna Jean Hopkins of California; 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sherry Madewell; and one brother, Paul Madewell.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com.
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