of Lamar, AR
August 4, 1949 - July 3, 2025
Charles R. Dillard of Lamar, Arkansas, departed from this earth on July 3, 2025, in Clarksville, Arkansas, at the age of 75. He was of the Baptist faith; he donated much time working at the Baptist Vista Church Camp. Charles grew up on Cherry Grove Lane on the farmland of his grandparents, John and Ruby Gayle.
In his younger years, he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, where he finished his career as a machine operator, keeping the tracks maintained. Upon retiring from the railroad, he furthered his father's dreams of turning the family land into a working farm. At the peak of his farming career, with the help of his brother, wife, son, and grandchildren, he ran 5 broiler houses on Cherry Grove Lane as well as multiple herds of commercial cattle. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren camping and skiing at Piney Bay and Lake Ouachita. Charles was a man of purpose; if you knew him, you knew he was a doer. Always happy to lend a hand with help, whether you wanted the help or not, he would show up prepared to get the job done his way.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Claudine Dillard, sister Judy Sparks, and brother Johnny Dillard.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Phyllis Dillard, and his two sons, Chad Dillard of St. Paul, Minn., and Heath Dillard of Lamar. Four grandchildren, Slade Dillard of Olympia, Wash., Logan Clayborn (Dillard) of Lamar, Olivia Dillard of Pottsville, and Jade Dillard of Lamar. His brothers are Terry of Lamar, Larry of Van Buren, Bryant of Farmington, and his sister Joyce Wilkins of Lamar.
Arrangements are being made under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville, and a private service for Charles will be held at a later date. Instead of flowers, the family wishes for donations to The Gideons International.
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16 Condolence(s)
edith c barmore
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Randy and I are sorry for your loss. Praying for the families.
Sandra Lynn Welborn
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Charles was a great classmate to all of us. Sending my thoughts and prayers to Phyllis and all the family.
Joe knuckles
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
So sorry to hear Charles passed away. He will be missed
Roger and Cheryl ost
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
We are very sorry to hear of Charles’s passing and are praying for peace for all family members,
Bliss West
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Shelley and Terry,
You are in my prayers during this sad time.
Love,
Bliss
Carol Porter
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for his family.
Sue Harmon
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Charles passing. Prayers for Phyllis and family.
Marietta Laneer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Kim and Karen Daniel
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Charles was a good friend of many years. He was a wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis and all of the family. He will be missed.
Bob and Nancy Welborn
Monday, July 7, 2025
We are so sad to hear of Charles passing. I pray Jesus will give the comfort that passes all understanding.
Tracy and Rita Pricr
Monday, July 7, 2025
So sorry to hear about the passing of Charles! Our thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis and the Dillard family!
Darlene Ritchie Lucado
Monday, July 7, 2025
I was so sad to read about Charles. Praying for Phyllis and the family. He was a wonderful person with a kind heart.
Tarry & Kathleen Paxson
Monday, July 7, 2025
Our condolences to Charles’ family. Sending love and prayers today and always.
Maybelle Askew
Monday, July 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Cheryl Alderson Cummins
Monday, July 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Dawn Hawkins
Monday, July 7, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Phyllis and the family. Charles was a wonderful person.