James Dillon, Jr.

James Dillon, Jr., 69, of Bowerston, passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Born June 15, 1950 in Dennison, he was a son of the late James and Sarah Elizabeth (Morrison) Dillon.

Jim was retired from the U.S. military, having served in the Army, Navy and Marines. In retirement, he was a union painter. He was a member of the New Philadelphia V.F.W. Post #1445 and Uhrichsville Moose Lodge #740, and he had been a deputy sheriff in Tuscarawas and Harrison Counties.

In April of 1971, Jim married the former Penny Mae Murray who survives him, along with his children, Tonya (Heath) Myers, James P. (companion, Delorce) Dillon, Tammy (Jay) Black, David Dillon, John M. (Shawnee) Dillon and Penny R. Mastry; 20 grandchildren, including Tabitha Dillon-Herrington and Tiffany Dillon-Miller who he raised like his own; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Myrtle Dillon; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Dillon.

Services, officiated by Pastor Joe Pena Jr., will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, at the R. K. Lindsey Funeral Home in Dennison. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the America Diabetes Association.