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Mark Dillon Obituary
Mark is survived by daughters, Rachel Hipps and Natasha Dillon of Altoona, Ala.; brother, Ray and Kathy Dillon of Minnesota; sister, Laurie and Bill Mitchell of Modesto, Calif.; four grandchildren; Mark's dog and best friend, Buddy; aunt, Maxine Barbee of Indiana; and many special friends.
Mark was predeceased by his parents, Duane and Audrey Dillon; and his brother, Don Dillon.
Mark loved life, and he enjoyed working on cars. He loved NASCAR, riding ATVs, and camping in his motor home. Mr. Dillon was the owner of Automotive Excellence in Fort Walton Beach. Mark's dream was to travel the U.S. in his motor home.
A time of visitation will be held on Friday, Aug. 28, from noon to 1 p.m., with a memorial service to start at 1 p.m. at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road N.E., Fort Walton Beach (850-864-3361).
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Dillon
Angie Lowe
September 26, 2009
Mark, as a friend here in Shalimar you were the greatest! As a neighbor you were a treasured gift. Your light will be sorely missed on this planet we call Earth. Your kindness was very rare in this day and age. Your laughter will forever be heard through the winds of time. I wish you peace my Brother and you will be so missed. You're rollin' with Number 3 (Dale) now and the rest. I know Buddy misses you as we do. I thank God for meeting you Mark! Your neighbors in Shalimar- Angie & Hodori Love you!
barbara
August 28, 2009
may god bless you and your family! RIP!!
Daniel and Angelia (Lovejoy) Kankam
August 28, 2009
Thank you for blessing us with a safe car to drive each and everytime you went under the hood. Daniel and I only knew you for a short while, yet we feel we have known you for a lifetime.You were a man of integrity and we could really appreciate that, and the business name spoke volumes for what you stood for and that was "Excellence." Undoubtedly,we would give our car to have you back but it our guess the Lord had much bigger plans for you in His Paradise.
Eddie & Linda Smith
August 28, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Your Brother and Father was a very liable guy. It didn't matter if you were having a bad day. He would some how having you smiling when you would leave.
Lance Williams
August 28, 2009
Thank you Mark for being the most honest and best mechanic in the area. You helped me get my Buick Grand National ready for racing. I was shocked when I came by the office today to drop off some parts that you were going to put on my new Buick. I really feel like I have lost a great friend. When I get to Heaven you and I will build a muscle car together. I am honored to have met you. Lance Williams (Shalimar, Florida)
August 28, 2009
My wife and I are deeply sadded by the loss of a great man. Mark was the only mechanic we trusted and he and I enjoyed many discussions with him about NASCAR. He will ge greatly missed. Our condolences to his family. CR and Linda
zara stockbridge
August 28, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Pelfrey
August 28, 2009
From Team Southern Ridge you will be missed! Our prayers and thoughts are with your family and friends!!!
Serena Schwin
August 28, 2009
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
August 28, 2009
On the day we will lay Mark to rest, I can only ask why. This ends his misery on where we are headed. R.I.P. Mark , we love you. Wayne and Serena
August 28, 2009
I miss you old friend.....Thanks for the good times.... Al DeJesus
Les Moorer
August 27, 2009
Mark was one of my best friends since I moved to FWB in 1997 to become a Snap-On tool dealer.It took a few months for him to warm up to me since Tom was his "tool man".But over the years we have attended 7 Gatornationals
and traveled as far as North Carolina to attend NASCAR races. We were going to Atlanta next week for the 1st night race to be held there,to celebrate his 51st b'day. For anyone going to the race, listen for a recongnition. Hopefully I will be his "tool man" forever. I love you man!
Jessica Hoover
August 27, 2009
I will miss Mark. Rachel and i are close and used to hang out in the office at the shop with him. He had the best sense of humor and the best heartfelt laugh. My prayers and thoughts are with all of his family. All our love, Chris, Jessica and Anthony
Arnold Wright
August 27, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Mark's family and Friends. I am a fellow graduate and friend from Fort Walton Beach High School class of 76'. He knew how to have fun and we will all miss him.
Ron Schamberger
August 27, 2009
It saddens me to hear that Mark is gone. We have been friends since the days he worked at Firestone. He was the first to offer me employment after relocating to Florida. He will be missed. may God comfort and bring peace to his family.
mitch hayward
August 27, 2009
what a tragic lost, our condolences from university auto recyckers pensacola and flomanton, mitch hayward
Debora Evans
August 27, 2009
Mark, your struggles are over now. I know your in a better place, but it really leaves a hole in my life with you gone.Don't worry about Buddy, we will see that he is loved well until he can join you. Say hi to TJ for me. Thanks for all the times you were there for me. Love ya! Always miss you!
Linda Johnson
August 27, 2009
"It saddens me to lose such a dear friend, Mark was a friend as well as a customer, buying used auto parts from me for about 20+ yrs, when he called & i was in an ill mood, he would always make sure i was smiling before we hung up., Mark was always in a great mood, even when he really wasn't deep down inside.I will miss him deeply, and always will remember the laughs we have shared over the yrs....."
JoAnne Orr
August 27, 2009
I am so sad to hear this, I use to work with Mark at the Hightide back when we use to play softball against the Seagull. We became close friends then and remained friends. If you ever wanted a laugh and to joke around just visit Mark. I am so glad I got to see him earlier this year and we talked like there was no time in between. I will miss Mark and the times we share. Love JoAnne Orr
James Adams
August 27, 2009
I live right behind his shop, he worked on my Vette.
I'd wave to Mark walking Buddy in the morning, when I'd leave for work.
Poor Buddy will be miserable. My deepest condolences to his family, he was a great guy!
Dallas Lowe
August 27, 2009
Although we did not spend as much time as we used to together (scuba diving, racing cars, snow skiing, or just having a good conversation with a beer)...I always knew in my heart he "had my back" a good friend is hard to find, and many of us were fortunate to have had him in our lives...I LOVE YA MAN...
Steve Robb
August 27, 2009
Thanks for the honest work you have done for me over the years.
Topher
August 27, 2009
He will be missed by many,but I know he's up there tearing it up with T.J. now. Ride free Mark.
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