John Dillard Obituary
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Mr. Dillard was born August 31, 1951, in Tarpon Springs, Florida, to the late John Thomas Dillard, Sr., and the late Carrie Lois Patterson Dillard. He retired from Lippert Components as supervisor of the welding department after over 50 years of service with Lippert. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Becky Isler Dillard of Fitzgerald; step-children: Kelly-Ann Scallin and Joseph Beckton Chuplis; granddaughters: Kayla, Mia, and Alyvia; a brother, Ed Dillard of Hawkinsville; and two sisters: Sara Rector of Madisonville, Tennessee and Susan Katsarelis of New Port Richey, Florida. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Cathy Jean Gibson.
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.
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John Moore
October 30, 2025
Johnny was like my father for so many years in Ocala, Florida. There are so many memories that ill never forget. One memory that i think of often is when Johnny turned 40 years old. Becky had a sign that read, " Lordy Lordy John Dillard is 40"! Lol.
Knowing that I've been terrified of Spiders, he still managed to get a huge one inside of a speaker box he gave me.
It didnt take but a couple of minutes to see why he was standing behind me with a smile on his face as i was walking away. Lol
He was always there for me no matter what the problem was. Always making me laugh. I remember just sitting down by a small pond listening to Black Crows and having fun. I'll always love and miss you Johnny! Rest in Peace.
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