A resident of Picayune, MS, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Highland Community Hospital  in Picayune, MS. He was born January 16, 1972 in Kentwood, LA and was 51 years of age. Because of his love for helping and taking care of others, he pursued a degree in nursing. In his spare time, he loved working with flowers and plants. He was an avid orchid grower and a member of the Gulf Coast Orchid Society. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Cox Lillie; sister, Danita Lillie; niece, Gabrielle Lillie Maloy and husband, Connor; great-niece, Talia Rae Maloy; and expected great-nephew, Atticus  Reid Maloy;  uncle, David White; cousins, Brittany White Murphy, Brant White, Hunter Murphy and Hayden Murphy; Special devoted friend, Uncle Mike. Preceded in death by grandparents, Stewart  and Audrey Cox; aunt, Patti Cox White; uncle, Sonny Cox. Visitation at Roseland Baptist Church from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Services conducted by Bro. Rick Elder. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.