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Chillicothe - Howard L. Dillon, 83, of Chillicothe, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 in Riverside Methodist Hospital unexpectedly.
He was born October 12, 1937, in Ross County, to the late Ova L. and Bertha Kellough Dillon. On August 2, 1959, he married the former Shirley M. Gustin who survives. They have celebrated 61 wonderful years together.
Also surviving are daughters, Debra K. (Gary) McClaskey, Tonya A. (Jim) Robinson, and Cindy L. (Ken) Robison; a son, Timothy L. (Jackie) Dillon; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, all of Chillicothe; a sister, Evelyn Dean, of Springfield; and a brother-in-law, Tom (Jeannie) Gustin, of Chillicothe. He was pre-deceased by his parents, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.
Howard was a very outgoing and likeable man. He never met a stranger. Howard attended Huntington High School. He retired from Big Bear where he had worked for 40 years.
Howard was a member of Moose Lodge #1626 and FOE Aerie 600. He was an avid hunter and loved to fish. Howard leaves behind many life-long friends, co-workers and his faithful companion Jojo.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 in the WARE FUNERAL HOME with Chaplain Jeremy Schinkle officiating. Burial will follow in Twin Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the WARE FUNERAL HOME one hour prior to the service on Friday.
You may sign his online register at www.warefh.com
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Warren Black
November 13, 2020
Howard was my co-worker when I worked part time for Big Bear unloading trucks. He was a mechanic with wood and worked with me in later years with projects for Ed Gerber including remodeling a house and former restaurant for high school kids lunches into Ed's new insurance agent office. Later Howard helped me as a volunteer at "Camp Cattail" and also at the Roweton Boys Ranch. He always was enthusiastic at everything we attempted. God sure made one of the best when he gave us Howard.
Eva & Joel Gerber
November 5, 2020
Our condolences to the family. We were neighbors with Howard and have many great memories of him.
Jacqueline Beatty-Hobbs
November 2, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Friend of Cindy.
Linda Snyder
November 2, 2020
Howard never knew a stranger. Always so kind and friendly. Our thoughts and prayers are with our Big Bear Family
Melody Smallridge
November 2, 2020
Shirley, Timmy, De, Cindy, and Tonya, I am so sorry to hear this news. Howard was a remarkable man, and he will be missed deeply by so many. I’ll never forget the day Roger (Bethel) and I got married & spending that night at your house. Howard made that night more special to us with his friendship, his quick wit, and his infectious smile. We are truly blessed to have known him. Love and consoling prayers for you all.❤
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