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George Lloyd Dill
August 23, 1926
November 7, 2012
George Lloyd Dill, age 86 of Goodrich, Texas, formerly of Houston, passed away peacefully at home on November 7, 2012, after a long battle with emphysema. He was born to Samuel Loid Dill and Thelma Henson Dill, on August 23, 1926 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas, attended Texas A&M and graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in civil engineering. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII. During his lifetime he worked in various types of commercial and industrial facilities, during which time he met and married Anna Nell Horn.
Left behind with loving memories is his wife Anna Nell Horn Dill; sons, Robert Dill, Lewis Dill and Elaine, Frank Dill and his wife Joan and children, Rachel, Rebecca, Miranda and Melissa; daughters, Sharon Dill Kerr and husband Jeff, children David, and Laura; Tissa Dill Tinkcom, children April Golding, Dawn Tinkcom and Summer Menzoni and her husband Pete; great-granddaughter, Hannah Golding; sister, Dorothy Mullen Oliver and husband Ralph; numerous nieces and nephews. George is preceded in death by his first wife Martha Ann Lewis and his father and mother.
A gathering of his family and friends will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at First United Methodist Church of Goodrich, 1229 Loop 393, Goodrich, Texas 77335, at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial donations be made to Goodrich Methodist Church, Polk County Mission Center, 707 S. Washington, Livingston, Texas 77351, or a charity of choice.
The family wishes to express a special thanks to Conroe Regional Hospital, 3rd Floor ICU and Heart to Heart Hospice for their excellent care during George's illness.
Military Honors to be done by VFW #8568
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online register at www.cochranfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Nov. 15, 2012.

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Jimmy Helfrich

November 9, 2024

Once a year I get reminded of George passing and it always brings back memories of the times spent living across the street from his family... good memories... Jimmy Helfrich

December 7, 2012

I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF A LIFETIME FRIEND.MY MOTHER AND FATHER ENJOYED MANY MANY GOOD TIMES WITH GEORGE AND NELL. HIS HUMOR AND LAUGHTER I REMEMBER STILL. MY LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO NELL AND THE KIDS I GREW UP WITH,. JIMMY HELFRICH

November 20, 2012

So sorry to see that George has died. Mom thought the world of him. We will miss our parents. Joanne Rowe Salvato and Larry Rowe.

November 15, 2012

To the family of George Dill, I'm so sorry to read about your loss. My condolences go out to each and every one of you. May the “God of all comfort” console you during this difficult time and may you find hope and additional comfort in his Word.

Ted & Shari Diver

November 14, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

November 13, 2012

So sorry to hear of this friend's passing Jean and Buster Barlow

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