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Bruce Dillard Obituary
Bruce A. Dillard, 54 of Mount Airy, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Surry County. Mr. Dillard was born in Charlotte, NC to the late Otis and Sandra Kay Braswell Dillard.
Bruce was the owner and operator of Big Iron Towing out of Fancy Gap, Virginia.
Survivors include his sons, Seth Dillard and Jon Dillard both of Fancy Gap; sister and brother-in-law, Vicki and Zonnie Hill of Fancy Gap; life partner, Laura Pierce Shelton of Mount Airy, NC; and step-daughter, Ashlyn Vernon of Mount Airy, NC.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 3:00 PM with Assistant pastor Will Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow in the Independence Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM. A guestbook is available online by visiting www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.
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Roger & Diane Hall
June 16, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to the Dillard family.
Randy Tate
June 15, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. He will be greatly missed.
Angela Schmoll
June 15, 2019
Im so sorry to hear about Bruce. Although I only knew him through the dogs, he had a big personality and came across as caring and big hearted. My prayers are with you all during the days and weeks ahead as I know he will be deeply missed.
The Becker Family Ken, Marge, Maegan and Amanda
June 15, 2019
Laura and family,
So sorry for this unbelievable loss. Prayers and thoughts are always with you. We have no words only prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Tony & Rheuhama Sarcinella
June 14, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bruce was a great friend and will be missed greatly!
JF
June 14, 2019
My sincere condolences to the family. Losing a loved one is never easy. It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.
Gina Hall
June 13, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Charles and Kelly Porter
June 13, 2019
Deepest sympathy .
Cathy and Dean Farmer
June 13, 2019
Vickie, Seth and Jon we are so sorry for your loss. We did not know Bruce personally but we were aware that is was a well thought of man in the community. He will be missed buy the ones that knew him and of course you all (his family). As you go through your grieving period just remember that God can get you through it. May God put his loving arms around all of you! GOD BLESS each and every person in your family and our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Mike Ward
June 13, 2019
Prayers of Peace and Comfort during this time of sorrow.
Tammy Hames
June 13, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. We love you
June 13, 2019
Until we meet again our good friend. Your friends at NAPA.
Wayne Proffitt
June 13, 2019
Our deepest of sympathies to the Friends ,and Family of Bruce Dillard ,May Gods comforting hand be upon you all.
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