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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12 Condolence(s)
Gene McVay
Friday, November 19, 2021
I played basketball at Mountain Home while Joe was coaching at Yellville.
We played Yellville and traveled with them to play Plummerville and Morrilton.
During that time, Coach Dillard never had a 6' player that I remember but he was the best high school coach I ever saw.
His players understood the sport and knew how to leverage their strengths.
Much more importantly, he was a great Christian person and a great example for an unrefined kid like me.
I doubt most people know how far his example spread.
I pray God will grant that peace that exceeds all understanding to all family members and friends and I rejoice that we will see Joe again in a better place.
Paula Stacks
Monday, February 24, 2020
My prayers for the family.
Sandy Ellington
Saturday, February 22, 2020
I am so sorry for your lost of Joe. He was well liked at Greenbrier School years go when he was there. Praying that the Lord will hold all you close to him during this time.
Jim and Pam Day
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Prayers for God's blessings of love and comfort to cover this sweet family.
Cheryl McCollum Sager
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Loved Coach Dillard. He was so fun in drivers ed and loved his stories so much. Prayers for the family.
David and Peggie Baty
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Prays for stand and family
Tammy Akers
Saturday, February 22, 2020
My prayers are with his family. Joe was, and always will be, very special to me. He was a wonderful father-in-law and an awesome Grandpa to my girls. He will be dearly missed.
Melinda Reynolds
Friday, February 21, 2020
To the Dillard family, we are sorry for your loss. Coach Dillard was a great man. You will be in our prayers.
Connie McMillen
Friday, February 21, 2020
Ms. Lou, my heart bleeds for you and your family at this time. Coach was loved and respected by many. He was a super guy. Hugs and prayers I send to you!! Love you!!
Denny McCrotty
Friday, February 21, 2020
Coach Dillard was very important in my life. Will always have a
deep respect and appreciation for what he meant to me. RIP
Jerry and Janis Robbins
Friday, February 21, 2020
We are so sorry for Joe’s passing. Knowing that he is free from pain and suffering, and that you will reunited again one day, is comforting. A lot of people, friends, ball players loved Mr. Joe. Praying for all of you.
Mary Tubbs
Friday, February 21, 2020
So sorry to hear about Joe. Keeping you in my prayers.