of Greenbrier, AR
February 23, 1931 - February 20, 2020
Joe Clarence Dillard, 88, of Greenbrier, AR, formerly of Yellville, AR, left this earth on February 20, 2020 at his home.
Joe was born on February 23, 1931, to the late Clarence and Elizabeth Dillard, in Maumee, Arkansas. Joe is also preceded in the death by his first-born son, Billy Bob Dillard; his sisters,
Ruby Dillard Pyle, Ernistine Dillard Noeler and Jane Dillard Rose.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Lou of 67 years. Joe was most proud of his sons, whom he had the privilege of coaching throughout their high school career, Danny Joe Dillard of Yellville, AR, and Stanley D. Dillard of Greenbrier, AR. He was also survived by grand-children, Jessica Dillard Gray (Jimmy), Stacy Joe Dillard, Abby Andrews, Audrey Cone (Tyler), Matty Dillard, Macy Dillard and Rafe Dillard; great-grandchildren, Sunni Knapp, Jaydan Brown, Cayde and Cambry Andrews, and Ellen Cone. Joe also leaves behind a host of family and friends that he cherished dearly.
Joe was a devoted husband, father, grand-father and coach. Joe's most favorite hobbies always included Lou. They were both avid fishermen in any fishing hole where the crappie were biting. Joe loved hunting and has many tall tales of the Colorado Hunting trips that he and Lou took with family and friends. Joe was a spiritual man and was a faithful member of the Greenbrier Church of Christ.
Services are as follows: Visitation will be on Saturday, February 22, 2020, from 4-7pm at the Greenbrier Church of Christ. Funeral will be on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at 2pm, also at the Greenbrier Church of Christ. There will also be a small service/memorial at Yellville-Summit High School Gymnasium at 12pm on Monday, February 24, 2020, with burial to follow at DeSoto Cemetery in Yellville. We would like for it to be known that any former players, cheerleaders, students and colleagues that would like to share a story are more than welcome at either service. There will be an announcement for this.
Pallbearers are as follows: Raymond Lynch, Robert Baker, Butch Haynes, Steve Davenport, Coach Stan Butler, Rafe Dillard, Cayde Andrews, Jimmy Gray, Coach Tommy Reed, Coach C.D. Taylor, Ricky "Tadpole" Harrington, Joe Merle Williams, Frankie Joe Dillard and Wayne Dillard. Honorary Pallbearers are all former basketball players and cheerleaders from Greenbrier and Yellville.
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10 Condolence(s)
Bob "Kenneth" Keeter
Monday, February 24, 2020
YSHS Class of 1969.
Debbie and Bill Fox
Sunday, February 23, 2020
So sorry... my prayers are with you and family. I can only imagine how difficult it is to lose your love of more than 67 years... I have many fond memories of you both for all the kindnesses you showed daddy. For all the visits we had together, each always heartfelt! Hoping to see you soon...
Much love and prayers, Deb, Bill, Mya
Cotton Callahan
Saturday, February 22, 2020
With sympothy for all.
I remember one time we had a game at Flippin or Cotter, after the game we stopped in the store for a treat. He saw I wasn't eating anything, he asked me if I wanted anything. I said I didn't have any money. He bought me an ice cream. Such a nice man/coach. I've never forgotten his kindness.
Cotton Callahan aka Junior Callahan
Cindy Wood Young
Saturday, February 22, 2020
So sorry for your loss. The lives of so many young people were molded in part by Coach Dillard. My thoughts are with all his loved ones. Cherish your many memories always.
John Svendsen
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Coach Dillard was an exceptional man -- one of the few adults that could get my undivided attention as a child and instill in me "respect for my elders". He had high standards and pushed you to reach them -- and in the process he won more state basketball championships than just about any basketball coach in the state. He was an "institution" while at Yellville-Summit and a very busy and focused man coaching and raising a family. Attentive to family, friends and fishing Coach Dillard lived a life worth living. Thanks Coach! We'll be missing you!
Joe Roach
Friday, February 21, 2020
Many great early memories of summer baseball.. Rest Well, Coach
Vicki Roberts
Friday, February 21, 2020
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of a great man. He was born in the house in Caney that I have lived in for the past 50 years. His mom, Lizzie Williams Dillard died here in what is now my living room. There are many stories of the family and I am proud to have known just a few of them. I lost My husband in Dec of 2018 and I know the pain of loss and lonelyness. My prayers for you and your family
Gloria Ott Seaton
Friday, February 21, 2020
Sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. He was my basketball coach in 1955. All of us girls on the team loved him . Gloria Ott Seaton
Steven Morrow
Friday, February 21, 2020
Prayers for your family
Mike Gibbs
Friday, February 21, 2020
R.I.P Coach