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Darrell Austin Dillard Darrell Austin Dillard died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Southeast Alabama Medical Center in Dothan. He was 40 years old. Funeral services for Darrell will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009 in the Ward Wilson Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery under the direction of Ward Wilson Funeral Home. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to service time on Saturday. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to help the family with funeral expenses. Darrell was born in Houston County on October 8, 1968. He attended Dothan High School and Johnson Wales University in Miami. He loved the culinary arts and fast cars, as he was a chef and a skilled mechanic. He was at one time employed at Chef Mickey in Disney World. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Dillard; sister, Alanna Dill-ard; and nephew, Stephen Peterson. He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his mo-ther, Patricia Dillard of Dothan; sisters, Jennifer Peterson of Dothan, Kelli Goslin of Dothan; brother, Charles Dillard of Dothan; nephews, Parker Goslin, Blane Peterson and Carlin Clark. The family wishes to thank Dr. Prakash, Dr. Wells, Dr. Osunsonya and Michelle for taking good care of Darrell and being so supportive. The Dothan Fire Department and Para-medics for the many times they helped Darrell. And thank you to all the nurses at SEAMC and Devita. Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home, Cemetery and Crematory, (334) 792-4194, is in charge of arrangements. Please visit our website: www.wardwilson.com. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.

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Published by Dothan Eagle from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2009.

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October 14, 2009

Dear Pat
Mother and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of Darrell. Mother really wanted to come but was unable to get back to Dothan. He was such a wonderful and loving person. Our prayers are with you and your family. With love, Earlene McLin and Glenda Wynn

Michele Colley

October 12, 2009

My heart goes out to all of the family. We are so sorry for your loss of this wonderful family member. Just remember all of the good times and the great things that he did for you all. I had the blessing of knowing this wonderful family that you have and he knew that he was well loved! You all did such a great job of taking care of him and know in your hearts that he is no longer suffering.
Pat, Bubba, Jennifer, Kelli...I am so sorry for your loss, my heartfelt condolences goes out to you all.

Michele, Ivan and Little Miss Sindi Colley and Josh Carroll.

October 10, 2009

Pat, so sorry to hear about Darrell, Mother and Melissa called me and let me know. I remember all the times I use to go to your house and play with your kids and Darrell as we grew up. Darrell would be working on the cars with his Dad. He could tell you the name of every kind of car when he was young when I think he was around 5 years old and also remember that was one time that he was working under the hood with his Dad too. He love going to the races and loved cooking. Darrell will be greatly missed . God bless all of you all . My prayers are with all of you and your family.

Denise, Mickey, Shaun, Holli Blalock (Cullman ,Al.)

Valerie DaVita Nurse

October 10, 2009

Now Darrell is able to do all of the things he enjoyed talking to us about. Cooking and Cars. Darrell will be missed by his DaVita family. We enjoyed taking care of him and aggravating each other about Auburn/Alabama football. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Martha Gilley

October 10, 2009

Pat and family. My sympathy and prayers are with you. I remember Darrell as a little boy & how we babysat for each other. May God comfort you at this time. Martha Gilley and children

Barry Rudd

October 9, 2009

The Dillard family my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I enjoyed Darrell's friendship very much and I will miss him greatly.
I have only a few long good friends and he was one of them
We had many good times together.

Barry Rudd

Suzanne Hammitt

October 9, 2009

I will always remember Darrell as a kind, easygoing person with whom I had the opportunity to work at Sam's Club years ago. I extend my heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family.

Lesa Ingram

October 9, 2009

Ms. Pat, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Eddie and Lesa Ingram and Bradley and Summer (Hovey) Wilkins

Milton & Linda Emfinger

October 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Karen Gaines

October 9, 2009

Pat & family,My prayers are with you. I worked with Sonny for years at Bondy's & enjoyed visiting your home with all the kids. Cherish the memories. Karen Miller Gaines

GAYLA SMITH

October 9, 2009

PAT,BUBBA,JENNIFER,KELLY I HAVE KNOWN DARRELL ALL MY LIFE AND HE WAS THE GREATEST PERSON ANYONE COULD EVER KNOW,HE LOVED LIFE AND LIVED IT TO THE FULLEST.I KNOW HIS DAD,SISTER AND NEPHEW WELCOMED HIM WITH OPEN ARMS IN HEAVEN.I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BUT NOW HE IS FREE TO DRIVE HIS MUSTANG,COOK FOR EVERYBODY WITH NO PAIN.LOVE YOU ALL GAYLA SMITH AND FAMILY

October 9, 2009

David and Glenda Gordon of Pathway Baptist Church extend to Charles and his family our condolences and prayers.

Charles and Iris Pferrman

October 9, 2009

My heartfelt condolences to Jennifer and Kelli. He was a joy to work with back in our Domino's years.We will be in continual prayer for the family.

October 9, 2009

Pat, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Darrell and Sonny will be able to enjoy the races together now Jim Wright

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