DILLARD, James Edward Sr., 82, of Sandston, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was the son of the late Percy Dillard Sr. and Mollie Dunn Dillard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte D. Dillard; and their son, James Edward Dillard Jr. Mr. Dillard is survived by his children, Edith "Edie" Dillard Spicer and her husband, Gary, Diana Dillard Goode and her husband, Bill, and Robert "Rob" R. Dillard and his wife, Brenda; and a daughter-in-law, Sherry A. Dillard. Additionally, he is survived by 15 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters, Doris Phillips, Evelyn Olenic, Myrtle Cook and Percy Dillard Jr. He was a World War II veteran of the 40th Division, 222nd Field Artillery-Battery C and also a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Dillard was a retired employee of Eastern Airlines with 38 years of service, who loved life and loved his family. His family will receive friends Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, Va., and where funeral services will be held Monday, November 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. in the chapel, with Reverend Mark Miller of Shalom Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow with military honors at Washington Memorial Park. Memorial contributions in Mr. Dillard's memory may be made to the Massey Cancer Center, P.O. Box 980214, Richmond, Va. 23298-0214.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Sherry and Family:
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. It is wonderful that you have fond memories of happy family times.
Hugs, Mike and Linda Smith
Linda Smith
November 04, 2008 | Mechanicsville, VA
My sympathy to Dillard Family. I am sorry to hear of your loss, may God bless you at this time of need.
Michelle Morgan (Taylor)
November 03, 2008 | Mechanicsville, VA
Sherry and Family,
May God be with all of you during this very difficult time and may your memories bridge the gap of sadness and loss. Mr. Dillard was so fortunate to have such a loving family.
In Christian Love,
Sue
Sue Maham
November 03, 2008 | Sandston, VA
Dear Dillard Family,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you all at this time. I will pray that He will lift you up and hold you close as you get back to living. You have all had so much grief in the last year. May God Bless...
Vicki Trice-Hampshire
November 02, 2008 | Mechanicsville, VA
I will always have a place in my heart for Pa. What a nice man he was! I am sure he will be greatly missed and may the Lord be with his family at this very difficult time.
Debbie Hensley
November 02, 2008 | Deltaville, VA
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Dr James S Cook MD (Jim) Beverly Rebecka Barbara Laura Lee
November 01, 2008 | Richmond, VA
I worked with Jimmy in RIC from 1967 to 1984. He was one of the most personable people who ever touched my life. I never forgot him and will never forget him!!
GENO Bausone, Sr
November 01, 2008 | BLUFFTON, SC
Deepest Sympathy to the Dillard family. Worked with Jimmy at Eastern for many years.
Robert (Bobby) Mulligan
November 01, 2008 | Hamilton, VA
I have many good memories of coming to his house and hunting with Big Jimmy and little Jimmy. I miss him and Charlotte and Jimmy. My prayers are with Robert, Diana and Edie and Sherry and all the rest of the family. I know he is happy to be reunited with Charlotte and Jimmy and his Lord. God bless all of you.
Love, Billy & Janet
William Cook
November 01, 2008 | Greenville,, SC
