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Richard Lee Dillman

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Cashner Funeral Home & Garden Park Cemetery

801 Teas Road

Conroe, Texas

Richard Dillman Obituary

Richard (Dick) Lee Dillman, age 76, passed away Thursday at approximately 3:45am from complications of Dementia. Dick was the second of four children, born on January 30, 1940 in Richmond, IN to Loren & Beulah (Major) Dillman. Dick has been a long term resident of Conroe, TX. After attending Miami University for two years, Dick left the farm and entered the Aviation Cadet program with the United Stated Air Force to pursue his lifelong dream of flying. As a Captain in the Air Force, his career was spent in MATS at Charleston AFB, SC as he flew around the world. In 1967 Dick moved to Texas and started a 28 year career flying for Delta Airlines. Throughout his years he has enjoyed his family, friends and hobbies. He served as a deacon in his church, and a leader at Bible Study Fellowship. Dick loved building and woodworking; boating and fishing; flying his small plane and riding his motorcycle. He also enjoyed traveling with his family around the US. Dick is survived by his wife Janelee (Hays) and their three children. Their children include: daughter Jenny and husband Kemith Nichols of Nashville, TN; son Tim Dillman and wife Gretchen of Louisville, KY; daughter Christina and husband Lynn Ellisor of Conroe, TX. Additionally, Dick is survived by grandchildren Jacob Nichols of Cookeville, TN; Rebekah and husband Danny Pomohaci of Franklin, TN; Nathan Nichols of Nashville, TN; Cadeyn Dillman of Louisville, KY; Gillian Dillman of Louisville, KY; and Megan Dillman of Louisville, KY. ; Aloshia Ellisor of College Station, TX; Nadia Ellisor of Conroe, TX. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bill Dillman. He is survived by sister, Becky Johnson of Eaton, OH and brother, Bob Dillman of Sioux City, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 28, 2016 from 5pm to 8pm at Hooper Chapel at First Baptist Church (600 N Main St, Conroe). Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 12:30pm at Cashner Funeral Home (801 Teas Rd, Conroe) with burial following in the Cashner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bible Study Fellowship, www.bsfinternational.org/donate ., or a Christian mission of your choice. You are invited to view our webpage and leave written tributes to the family at cashnerconroe.com Honoring Dick are pallbearers Jacob Nichols, Nathan Nichols, Danny Pomohaci, Aloshia Ellisor, Lynn Ellisor and Kemith Nichols. Honorable pallbearer, Cadeyn Dillman. A special thank you to longtime friends: K.E. Darland, A.J. Purswell, Tom Gilmore, Jack Huddleston and the men of the Uplifters Sunday School class. To leave condolences to the family, visit our website at www.cashnerconroe.com

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Published by The Courier of Montgomery County from Nov. 26 to Dec. 9, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Dillman

22 Entries

December 3, 2016

So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Lots of memories of you folks from Fairhaven area in the pictures. We send our deepest sympathy. May God grant you comfort and strength.
Bill & Pat Roberts
Soddy-Daisy, TN

November 30, 2016

Janelee: I am so sorry to hear about Dick. I am glad that he was active in the Church. I owe so much to him. He talked me into going to Miami with him and choosing Aviation as a major then joining the Air Force ROTC, applying for pilot training, joining the Air Force as a pilot and then going to the Airlines. I couldn't get with Delta but got on with United. All I had to do was to follow in his footsteps. I would have Delta pilots ridding my jump seat and when ask if they knew Dick they all had good things to say about him.
He will be missed and you and your family will be in my nightly prayers.
Gene White

Gene Elleman

November 30, 2016

Our most sincere condolences go to you all, Janelee and family, Becky and Bobbie. Growing up I always looked up in admiration to Dick. A good Christian man and a good example for us all. Rest in peace in the Almighty.

Dick Gardner

November 30, 2016

People pass away but are not gone as long as we remember them. Dick, like so many of the pilots in the Houston base stands in my memory as a solid, reliable, and good natured person who was a joy to work with. I can see his face and hear him talk as if it were yesterday. I was very fortunate to have known him. My blessings to you, the family.

Dick Gardner

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November 29, 2016

Dear Jane Lee, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family over the loss of your dear friend and Brother Dick. Be comforted to know he is at home with the Lord and you will see him again.

God bless you and your family.
Tyrone & Alma Mynhier

Robert Simpson

November 28, 2016

Dear Janelee and family, so sorry to hear of Dick's passing but we know he is in the presence of our Lord. You're in our thoughts and prayers, Bob and Sara Simpson

Lisa Kimball Coyne

November 28, 2016

Warm & loving memories of growing up
with Mr. Dillman & his lovely family at the Frazier St. location of the Church Of Christ
long ago. With sympathy, Lisa Kimball Coyne
(Beverly Gibson's daughter)

Lacey (Grisham) Campbell

November 28, 2016

Love and prayers for a wonderful man and a wonderfully sweet family. Thank you for the years your family invested in my generation at Conroe Church of Christ. I wish you moments of fond memories that bring laughter and joy mixed in with your sadness over the coming days.

Patty Laughlin

November 28, 2016

I remember many good things Dick and Janelee did for me and my family in the 1980's.. much loved brother from Conroe church of Christ. Many hold fond memories no doubt...including me
!

Jim and Kathy Miller

November 28, 2016

Janelee, Kathy and I were so saddened to hear about Dick. We know that he is with our Lord today and singing praises as loud as he can. We will see him and rejoice with hm one day.

This is so true!

Errol Severe

November 28, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Squeaks passing. I don't think he ever told me that he was an Aviation Cadet, to bad, as we have the only legacy for all cadets here in Eureka Springs, AR he would have loved it, perhaps some of the family will one day come here. Tom Gilmer knows all about it.

November 28, 2016

Dear Janelee and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. The photographs brought back many memories and are a reminder of how truly full and giving a life Dick led.
In sympathy,
David, Wendy, Quentin and Graham Flory

November 27, 2016

Janelee,
Sending my love & prayers to you & your family.
Geri Ehresman

Mike Trahan

November 27, 2016

I flew with Dick at Delta. He was a fine pilot and a very good man. Rest in Peace, Captain Dillman!

Doris Pnelps

November 27, 2016

The Dillmans were so welcoming when we placed membership at the Conroe Church of Christ many years ago. We have always been very appreciative of their caring and their dedication to the church family. Dick was truly a man of God and he lived his life so that others could see Christ in him. We certainly could. Our love and sympathy to you all......Janelee, Jenny and Kemith, Tim and Gretchen, Christina and Lynn as well as all others in his family. Alan and Doris

November 27, 2016

Hugs and prayers from the Flory family. Dick was a fine person and accomplished much!

Dan, Barb, Jennifer and Jeff

Jim Miller

November 27, 2016

Sorry to hear about Dick. He was a true gentleman. I had the pleasure of scheduling Dick for many years in Houston with Delta. I also scheduled son Tim with Airborne express. Dick was a wonderful neighbor and friend. We will miss him but we will see him again in heaven.

Bill Pankey

November 27, 2016

Always enjoyed flying with you Squeak. I will never forget that night in DFW when the light aircraft crashed. We had fun with the lawyers.

You will be missed!!!!

Bill Pankey

Charles Chauvin

November 27, 2016

I flew with Dick as his First Officer at Delta. He was a year younger, but senior to me. He was one of my favorite Captains. My heart goes out to the family for their loss of this great man.

Nancy Thrasher

November 27, 2016

So many good memories of your children at Anderson School.

Susan Nichols

November 27, 2016

Mr. Dillman was a great man and he will be truly missed. My prayers go out to the Dillman Family and Friends.

The McAllisters

November 26, 2016

God speed Uncle Dick...May he grant you fresh wings!

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