Richard L. Dillard Sr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard L. Dillard, Sr., 82, of Diamond, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at home. Born April 1, 1934 in Chillicothe, Missouri, he was the son of the late Elijah and Mable (Nibarger) Dillard. Raised and educated in Chillicothe, Richard served in the United States Army from 1954-1956 at the Argonne National Laboratory Guided Missile Site in Cook County, IL. He married Nancy L. Brookman on February 7, 1999 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Richard was employed as an operator engineer for 30 years with Operating Engineers Local Union #150 in Countryside, IL. He was a lifetime member of the Grundy County Rod and Gun Club and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #300 in Joliet. Richard enjoyed camping, fishing, and traveling. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Survived by his wife, Nancy; daughters Patty Suddick of Gardner, Cathy Balhut of Joliet, Donna (Ray “Sunny”) Hicks of Crest Hill, and Sandy (Erik) Zacha of Morris; sons Richard L. (Annette) Dillard, Jr. of Romeoville, Steven (Kathy) Dillard of Morris, Robert (Trisha) Dillard of Crest Hill, Douglas (Janice) Dillard, Sr. of Joliet, and David Dillard of Chicago; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, two sons, David, and Richard Jr. in 1953, one grandson, Douglas Dillard, Jr. in 2015, one sister, and one brother. Visitation for Richard will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, located at 301 W. Washington Street in Morris. Enhanced video tributes will be played during the visitation. A Celebration of Richard’s Life will be held at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2016 with Father Edward J. Howe, CR presiding. Burial will follow at 12:30 p.m. in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with full military honors presented by the Morris Color Guard. Memorials may be made in Richard’s name to the John Martin Steele VFW Post #6049 Color Guard Fund. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.

Richard L. Dillard Sr

April 1, 1934 - September 7, 2016

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Richard L. Dillard Sr

April 1, 1934 - September 7, 2016

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