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OLIVER W. DILLARD
On June 16, 2015 Oliver W. Dillard, age 88, of Canton. Loving husband of Helen. Beloved father of Oliver Jr. (Jo), Stephen (Trina), Dennis (Jan), and Diane (Lonnie) Broadnax. Born in Margaret, Alabama to the union of Stonewall Jackson Dillard and Josiephine Williams. He was the youngest of four children. He was predeceased by his three siblings, Pauline (Charles) Kidd, Stonewall Jackson Dillard Jr, and Vivian Edwards. Proud Grandfather of Nathan, Ellen, Stephana, Nicholas and Anthony Dillard, and Jasmine and Anika Broadnax. Visitation 10 a.m. until the Saturday, July 11, 2015, 11 a.m. funeral service at the Christian Life Center, 3154 Green Valley Road, Ijamsville, Maryland. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.www.staufferfuneralhom.com
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Noel Doyle
July 3, 2022
I was General Dillard's XO in Heidelburg some 40 years ago. He was an extremely capable officer and a dignified gentleman. I had the greatest respect for him as an officer. It was my distinct privilege to serve under his supervision. God Bless.
Noel Doyle
July 6, 2019
General Dillard was a superb officer. A gentleman and a model for junior US Army officers. I served as his Executive Officer in Heidelberg, Germany for circa one year. He was the Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence (DCSI) at the time, serving in that capacity during the cold war years of the late 1970s. I had the greatest respect for him both as a military officer and as an individual. I believe he was one of the primary reasons I was promoted to the rank of Colonel. His wife Helen was a gracious lady. It was a privilege to have known them both. Noel J. Doyle Jr, Col USA (Retired)
July 11, 2015
I was privileged to serve as Gen Dillard's XO while he was assigned as the DCSI, USAREUR in Heidelburg, Germany. Gen Dillard was a resourceful, insightful, thorough Intelligence Officer who executed his staff responsibilities to the CG in a superb manner. Moreover he treated all personnel assigned to his Directorate with fairness and dignity. A sense of humor and broad smile were also key components of his personna. He was a true leader who left an enduring legacy. Noel J. Doyle Jr., Col, USA (Ret)
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