James Woodson Dillard Sr.

DILLARD, James Woodson Sr., 90, of Richmond, died Thursday, August 21, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Ellen B. Dillard; his daughter, Lura Dillard; two sons, James W. Dillard Jr. and Robert A. Dillard and his wife, Sandra; his stepson, Gary W. Hackworth and his wife, Nancy; two brothers, one sister, 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Dillard founded AAA Window Cleaning Company in 1937. He had a strong presence in the city of Richmond for many years. During that time, he touched many people whom he helped become successful in their businesses. He was generous with his knowledge and work ethic and passed this on to his children, who in turn are successful in their own fields. He served in the Navy during World War II and saw combat in both the European and Pacific Theaters. He was a longtime member and deacon of the former Weatherford Memorial Baptist Church. He loved his wife, his children and his country. His family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Interment Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 5061 Hopewell Rd., New Kent, Va. 23124, or Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1100 W. Grace St., Richmond, Va. 23220.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.