Richard Wayne Dillon

Celebrating the life of Richard Wayne Dillon, 72 years young of Boones Mill began his new life journey on February 22, 2019. A loving father A music man A true dear friend. A grandpa A great grandpa A man of his word. We miss your warm smile, Your big bear hugs, Your compassionate heart, Your unending love. We are so blessed to have you in our lives and we are a better version of ourselves because of you touching ours. We love you, We miss you, We want you back. GOD has a plan and needs you now, so we wait and keep your memory in our hearts. Till we meet again…. Richard was born on January 17, 1947 a son of the late Charles (Charlie) Lewis and Nellie Iliata Dillon and was also preceded in death by a brother, Raynard Dillon (Sarah Ann); and a brother-in-law, Lowell Wincel Jones. He is survived by his children, Todd Dillon (Melissia), Jordan Dillon, Tina Bousman (Maynard Hayes); Grandchildren, Bradley Dillon and Ashley Kitzmiller, Amber and Matt Sigmon, Amelia Bousman; Great grandchildren, Allison and Bryleah Sigmon; Brother, Jerry Dillon (Kathy); sister, Charlene Jones. He is also survived by Nieces, Candis Hunt; Nephews, Steve McGuire (Nan), Michael McGuire (Denise), Jeff McGuire (David Hagelin), Scott Dillon and Robert Dillon; special friends, Roy Dent, Dale Pugh, Louie Kennett, Dante Colie, Dana Atkins, Robert Fair, Jr.; numerous extended family and friends. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 3140 Chaparral Drive, Building C, Suite 106, Roanoke, VA 24018. Should you elect to send flowers, please Omit any color or style of roses. Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home with Pastor Ricky Smithers officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 5 p.m. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route 220 @ Wirtz Road) Rocky Mount. www.connerbowman.com