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Michael Jerome Dillard

1960 - 2024

Michael Jerome Dillard obituary, 1960-2024, Keswick, VA

BORN

1960

DIED

2024

Michael Dillard Obituary

Michael J Dillard, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend departed this life on Monday, January 8, 2024 at his residence in Keswick, Virginia at the age of 63, with family by his side. A member and trustee of Zion Hill Baptist Church at Keswick, Mike is survived by his wife, Rev. Carolyn Mitchell Dillard, pastor of Zion Hill, two children, daughter Alexandra (Ally) and son Kenneth (KC) Dillard, a grandson, Kori Campbell, a brother Charles "Sandy" Dillard (Annette) and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 18, 2024, 5 to 6:30 p.m. in The Sun Chapel at DD Watson Mortician, Inc, 117 West Street, Louisa VA. The Celebration of Life Service will be Friday, January 19, 2024, at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 802 Zion Hill Road, Keswick, VA 22947 with Visitation at 11 a.m. and the Celebration Service at 12 Noon. Interment at Zion Hill with Rev. Kelvin R. Hawkins, Pastor of St. John Baptist Church, Cobham officiating.117 West Street Louisa, Virginia 23093

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Published by Daily Progress on Jan. 18, 2024.

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Diane &Maurice Hall

January 22, 2024

Hi Pastor Carolyn Dillard,

My condolence to you and your family for the loss of their dad and your husband. I am so sorry to hear that he past away so soon. We will keep your family in prayer. Take care, Maurice and Diane Hall

David Cockrell

January 22, 2024

Sorry for your loss . Best to you & your family . David Cockrell

Jacqueline Braxton

January 20, 2024

My condolences to you and your family. Hold onto the memories especially in the quiet times. Praying for comfort and strength.

Patricia Reardon

January 19, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers. Take good care of each other and keep his memory alive with your stories. May you find peace in your heart and joy in your memories.

Brenda Drakeford

January 19, 2024

My condolences go out to you and the family.

Christina Chambers

January 19, 2024

My sincere prayers and condolences. Praying for Holy Spirit comfort.

Barry Napier

January 19, 2024

It was a real pleasure working with Mike at UVA. Sorry to hear of your loss. Great guy. Barry and the rest of the bunch.

Samuel "Sammy" Gatewood

January 18, 2024

To Pastor Dillard and Family, offering my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Michael.

Edwina St. Rose

January 18, 2024

My sincere condolences

Sarah Woodson

January 18, 2024

Praying for you and your family. May the peace of God be with you.

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