James J. Dillard's obituary , Passed away on April 11, 2023 in Columbia, Tennessee

James J. Dillard

May 19, 1926 - April 11, 2023 (96 years old)

Columbia, Tennessee

James J. Dillard's obituary , Passed away on April 11, 2023 in Columbia, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Akard Funeral Home

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James J. Dillard

May 19, 1926 - April 11, 2023 (96 years old)

Columbia, Tennessee

James J. Dillard Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James J. Dillard in Columbia, Tennessee, born in Bristol, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 96, on April 11, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James J. Dillard to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, A. H. Dillard and Bertha Dillard; and his siblings, Robert and Ruth. He is survived by: his wife Gladys; his children, Phyllis Jett and James Dillard; his grandchildren, Malissa Nowling, Jayme Edwards (Adam) and Angela Fentress (Allan); his great grandchildren, Will Nowling, Hanna Edwards and Hattie Fentress; and his close friends, Glenn Miller and Brenda Richards.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 112 Walnut Hill Road, Bristol, TN 37620 or King Masonic Lodge #461 F&AM, 201 Randolph Street, Bristol, VA 24201.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Akard Funeral Home



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