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JOHN DILL Obituary


Dr. JOHN R. DILL (Age 77)  
On January 1, 2020 Dr. John R. Dill passed in Kensington, MD. Born to Jasper and Thelma Greenfield Dill in Washington, DC. John attended Archbishop Carroll High School. Received BA, MA and PhD. degrees from Howard, Columbia and New York Universities. Served as Associate Provost at Memphis State and Bowie State and retired from the Department of Defense in 2013. Survived by his children, Anika Dill Grant (Justin), Nandi Dill Jordan (Howard) and Allen R. Dill; four grandchildren; and former wife, Bonnie Thornton Dill (Jack Shuler). A memorial service will be held in mid February. Arrangements by McGUIRE.www.mcguire-services.com  

Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 12, 2020.
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My deepest sympathy to the family of John Dill. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. Psalm 94:17-19

N. S.

January 18, 2020

John I remember you when we were kids. Your backyard faced my backyard, but yours was very distinctive because your father had built a basketball court in your backyard. You were a beautiful brother and I am proud to have known you.

Lonnie Johnson

January 12, 2020

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