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1934 - 2013
 James J. "Jim" Dillon, 78, of Barboursville, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2013. He was born June 15, 1934, in Barboursville, WV, a son of the late Kermit and Gladys Ellen McCallister Dillon. He was a lifelong member and deacon at Hebron Baptist Church, retired letter carrier and a former greeter at Wal-Mart. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served in the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, E. Carol Dillon; five children and their spouses, Debra and Mike Benton of Huntington, Steve Dillon of FL, Dawn and Phil Graham of Huntington, Jeremy and Tina Dillon of Barboursville, Stevi Lynn Dillon of Barboursville; sisters, Mary Ann Gothard and Susie Fry both of Barboursville, Sharon and John Blake of N.C., one brother, Jerry and Judy Dillon of OH; several nieces and nephews; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. James Jobe. Entombment will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Chris Beal
Monday March 18, 2013 at
9:47 AM
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Thoughts and prayers for your lost.
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cindy campbell
Sunday February 17, 2013 at
2:42 PM
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Carol our prayers are with you and your familyat this difficult time. Love Cindy and Lee Campbell
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LaDonna J. Adkins
ldjadkins@aol.com
Sunday February 17, 2013 at
1:01 AM
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sorry to hear of Mr.Dillon passing. He was always a nice, friendly man.and our mail carrier
at Salt Rock for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. LaDonna, Earl, Kira Adkins
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Clyde Beal
Saturday February 16, 2013 at
6:33 AM
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I've many great memories shared with Jimmy, trips together up I-64 to week end Guard meetings. Breakfast at Bob Evans. Getting stuck with an overload of fire wood. An inspiration to me, great friend, super individual. No doubt where he is now.
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kevin lusk
Friday February 15, 2013 at
11:46 PM
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"mr. dillon" was usually a visitor at basketball practice and almost always at games. never knew a man as calm and peaceful as he was, really made an impression on me. must have been one heck of a father. i am sure he will be missed.
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Ruth Adkins Flint
Friday February 15, 2013 at
10:27 PM
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Steve and family..so sorry to hear of your loss. This will be a hard time for you but your dad is now knowing JOY! I hope all of you can smile knowing this in your sorrow.
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Jack and Barb Adkins
Friday February 15, 2013 at
6:54 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss. Jim was always a good christian man in everything he did. Hold to that blessed hope that we will see him a gain!
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Mollie Browning Kelly
Friday February 15, 2013 at
6:28 PM
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So sorry for your loss, may God give you peace and mercy in these sad times- Molle
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Ruth Midkiff
Friday February 15, 2013 at
2:36 PM
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I am praying that God will give you all peace and comfort at this time.
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Mike and Becky Elswick
melswick75@yahoo.com
Friday February 15, 2013 at
9:12 AM
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So sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time. Our prayers and love are with you.
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Alice Labus Richardson
agrichardson61@yahoo.com
Friday February 15, 2013 at
8:33 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I have many happy memories of spending time at your house. My prayers are with you and your family.
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Kenney & Marsha Chastain
Thursday February 14, 2013 at
9:49 PM
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Dawn (Kim) & Family, So sorry to read of the passing of your dad.It's hard when you lose a parent. But just remember all of the wonderful memories you have of them. We will keep you in our prayers. Love, Kenney & Marsha Chastain and Family
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Lana Dillon
poohpurple22@yahoo.com
Thursday February 14, 2013 at
6:50 PM
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Jim was an excellent father-in-law. He loved me and cared for me as I was his own. You will be truly missed...I Loved You and always will..Thank You for loving and accepting me...
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