James Dillard Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Dillard of Greenwood Springs, Mississippi, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who passed away on August 20, 2021 at the age of 77. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Dillard to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Clyde Dillard and Willie Mae Banks Dillard; and his siblings, Virginia Faulkner, George Dillard, John Dillard (Patsy) of Greenwood Springs, MS., William Howard Dillard, Frank Dillard and Jimmy Dillard.
He is survived by: his wife Joyce Cook Dillard of Greenwood Springs, MS; his son Randall Dillard (Debbie) of Sulligent, AL; his stepson Wesley Jarrell (Andrea) of Encinitas, CA; his daughters, Melissa Phillips (George) of Sulligent, AL and Peggy Sue Lewis of Sulligent, AL; his stepdaughter Sundra Gail LeCroy (Mike) of Hoover, AL; his siblings, Doc Dillard (Peggy) of Sulligent, AL, Guy Dillard (Sarah) of Greenwood Springs, MS, Betty Jean Newsome of Hamilton, AL and Gladys Irvin (Wayne) of Hamilton, AL; his grandchildren, Shanda Hall (Rocky), Joshua Dillard (Shanda), Regan LeCroy, Peyton LeCroy, Lauren LeCroy, Steven Jarrell and Olivia Jarrell; his stepgranddaughter Cheyennea Phillips; and his great grandchild Cheyenne Hardin.
Visitation will be held from the Otts Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, from 1:00pm until 2:00pm, all in attendance are encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing.
