John R. Dillon, Jr.'s Obituary
John R. Dillon Jr., age 75, of Milford, DE, formerly of Kent Island, MD, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Delaware Hospice Center. He was born on August 2, 1943 in Olney, MD, son of the late John R. Dillon, Sr. and Mary Jane Dillon.
Mr. Dillon was a graduate of Wheaton High School in Wheaton, MD, Class of 1961. He honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and St. Christopher Catholic Church in Kent Island, MD. Mr. Dillon was a supporter and volunteer with Queen Anne County "Quachs" Football Boosters and little League Baseball coach and umpire. Mr. Dillon was an avid golfer, loved watching his boys play sports, and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Dillon was preceded in death by one brother, John W. Dillon. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary A. Dillon of Milford, DE; his brother, Thomas Dillon of Annapolis, MD; four sons: Timothy Dillon and Linda Hight of Milford, DE, Eric Dillon and his wife Heather of Grasonville, MD, William "Billy" Dillon and his wife Leonora of Bishopville, MD, and Michael Dillon and his wife April of Milford, DE; nine grandchildren: Meghan Dillon, Justin Dillon, Lauren Dillon, Lyndsey Cooper and her husband Tyler, Lane Dillon, Logan Dillon, Delaney Dillon, Dawson Dillon, and Austin Speed; and one great grandchild, Amaya Morales.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 12:00 Noon at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 8420 Belair Road, Baltimore, MD 21236.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Dillon's name to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or to the National Kidney Foundation by visiting https://www.kidney.org/support
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