Noel Ray Dillard

Noel Ray Dillard, 78, of Hiram, Georgia, passed away on March 12, 2025. Born to Ray Dillard and Harriet Bryson of Sylva, North Carolina on December 25, 1946. He was a dedicated husband, loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was welcomed to his forever home by his parents, grandparents and older brother Bill. He is survived by his beloved children, Chris and Catrina, his loving partner, Nancy and her children, his grandchildren, Whit, Bryson and Layla, his younger brother, Jeff, as well as many friends and extended family members who will miss him dearly.

Noel lived life his way as a Marine, train engineer, Harley rider, and the life of the party. He was hard-working, determined, stubborn, independent and loved his family and community very much. He will be remembered most for his generous heart, pursuit of a good barter, and his love for teasing, jokes and storytelling. He left this world too soon.

A funeral service will be held on March 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM at West Cobb Funeral Home at 2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064. Visitation & Celebration of Life is from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. At 1:00 PM, family and friends will follow the funeral procession to the VA Georgia National Cemetery at 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive, Canton, GA 30114 where he will be laid to rest at 2:30 PM.

We find comfort in knowing that Noel’s legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever.