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Douglas Dillon Obituary

Douglas Alan Dillon

1950-2014

Douglas Alan Dillon, 63, of Milton went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 25, 2014. Born in Canton, Ohio he moved to Freeport, Florida when he was five years old. After graduating from Freeport high school in 1968, he graduated from UWF in 1974 with a Bachelor's degree in accounting. He was hired as an accountant for the Santa Rosa School System, but after three years was promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Finance. When he retired in June of 2011 after 37 years of service his only regret was leaving his beloved "work family" behind. Though music was his first love he turned to photography as his newest retirement hobby. He'd spend hours studying photography books, watching training DVD's, and experimenting with nature photography in his own back yard. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Howard Dillon and his youngest son Brandon Timothy Dillon. Doug is survived by his wife of fourteen and a half years, Penny Jean Dillon, his oldest son Nathaniel Clay Dillon, his grandson Nathaniel Caleb Dillon of Murfreesboro, Tn, and his mother Geraldine Meadows Dillon. Visitation will be held between 12:30 and 2:30 pm Saturday May 31, 2014 at Lewis Funeral Home, Milton Chapel, with funeral services beginning at 2:30. Rev. Fred Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in Serenity Gardens.

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Published by the Pensacola News Journal on May 29, 2014.
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My condolence to the Dillon. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time.
-Catherine

June 2, 2014

Doug was a wonderful, kind and gentle person. He was greatly respected throughout the state for his sound financial leadership. I am deeply saddened by his passing and offer my sincere condolences to all who loved him.

Barbara Linker

May 31, 2014

Dear Dillon Family,
My deepest condolences in the death of your dear husband/father. May you find peace and comfort in the words of Psalm 23:4, "Though I walk in the valley of deep shadow, I fear no harm, For you are with me; Your rod and your staff reassure me (comfort me)."
Sincerely

Sherry

May 30, 2014

Penny and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Doug for many years and he was a great person! He will be greatly missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wavolene Kelly

May 29, 2014

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