Jimmy Ray Dillard

Jimmy Ray Dillard, age 71, passed away this life on December 15, 2015 at his daughter's home in Geneva, KY.

Jimmy was born on July 5, 1944 near Hulda Lake in the lower New Haven bottoms in Gallatin County, IL. His parents were the late Cletys & Catherine (Lanier) Dillard. He grew up in the bottoms loving to fish and hunt. He would share stories with anyone that would stop and visit him. Other than his time serving his term in the US Army, his life was on the farm near Hulda Lake.

He is survived by a daughter, Joyce (Stanley) Weddell and 6 grandchildren, Alexis Dillard, Courtney Utley, Hayleigh Utley, Trey Utley, Chelsea Weddell and Megan Bright. 5 Great Grandchildren, Mia Utley, Mikayla Gish, Colten Washington, Rayen Lacer and Kingston Bright. 1 Brother, Gary (Mary Ann) Dillard and 2 sisters, Shirley (Jerry) Schumacher and Janette Olson. Jimmy was preceded by his parents and a son, Tim Dillard.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 18, 2015 starting at 1:00 PM at the Westwood Cemetery in Shawneetown. Rev. Stephen Hale will officiate and Military rites will be accorded. The family request no flowers and those attending should go directly to the cemetery.

Cox & Son Funeral Home in Shawneetown is entrusted with the arrangements where you may leave a note of comfort to the family at www.coxandson.com