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Orlando Dillard Obituary

Orlando Neal Dillard age 19 of Gary,In passed away May 19,2018 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oaklawn,Il. Orlando attended Gary and Merrillville Schools. His passion was music and fashion design.He leaves to cherish his memories parents D'Labrea James Plano,TX, Arthur Dilliard (Nicole Goode) Merrillville,In, sister Taylor James Indianapolis,In, step-sisters Lauren Blackwell, Madison Blackwell Merrillville,In, step-brother Alphonso Blackwell Merrillville,In. Paternal grandparents Mary L. Dilliard Gary,In, maternal grandmother Dorothy Robinson (Arthur) Gary,In,maternal grandfather Lloyd James Sr. (Rubeye) Merrillville,In. Special brothers Andre Dilliard, Anthony Blevins, Josigha Coleman, Chanton Booker all of Gary,In. Special friend T'Angela Martin and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friend. Wake Saturday May 26,2018 9:00 a.m-11:00 a.m. Funeral 11:00 a.m. all services at River Of Life Church 609 Madison St. Gary,In, . Services Entrusted To Powell-Coleman Funeral Home.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 25, 2018.

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Tushawn L. Gamble

May 19, 2024

May you continue to rest in peace nephew. You will be forever in our heart. We love an miss you always.

May 19, 2019

MISSING YOU NEPHEW ON YOUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN HEAVEN...YOU WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN...LOVE AUNTIE TONJ...I LOVE & MISS YOU NEPHEW❤❤❤

Brea James

June 18, 2018

Jesus, My body aches with grief and I don't know what to do anymore. People tell me that only time will heal the pain, but I need my son back...I may heal a little faster

LT

May 30, 2018

Please accept my condolences. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace toward us; to give us a future and a hope. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.

May 27, 2018

Aruther and Nicole
May you gather peace and strength from God's mercy and grace. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved son
Love you guys
Karen & Darnell

May 26, 2018

RIP NEPHEW, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR BIG SMILE & THE HUGE SMILE YOU PUT ON MY NIECE FACE & IN HER HEART. I LOVED YOU LIKE YOU WERE MY BLOOD NEPHEW. REST EASY NEPHEW...I LOVE YOU ❤❤❤❤... AUNTIE TONI

Dionni Brazy

May 25, 2018

We all Love you bro and gone ride till the wheels flat.
Forever #BossGanh♂

Sylvia Hunter

May 25, 2018

Sorry for the list of your son. My prayers are with you

Preston Linda Matt Meux

May 25, 2018

Family i am so sadden by this and that we didnt get to see how talented Bam was. Rest in peace our cousin! Strength and understanding to the family. Love YOU ALL DEARLY!!!

DeVetta Lowe

May 25, 2018

Nicole and Arthur, so sorry for this horrific loss...praying for your comfort. Devetta Lowe

joyce pompey

May 25, 2018

To the family of this young man;
you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Cookie, Breauna ,Popie

May 25, 2018

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

May 25, 2018

My deepest heartfelt condolences for this family

Days will pass and turn into years,
But I will forever remember you with silent tears

I love you all
Jan

Ieitsa Garcia

May 25, 2018

It has been a while since we all lived together.. But you always had so much energy in u as kid. But you grow now u always was your own person and u always welcomed me to feel like I always felt like I was your sister ..now it's time to rest up but u were always a good person..and I will never forget you. Prayers to the family as well they need it. Rest up bro ♥

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