Birth date: Sep 15, 1922 Death date: Apr 4, 2017
Jay D. Dillon was born on Sept 15th, 1922, and, began his eternal life on April 4th, 2017. He was a loving and compassionate man, as well as, a loyal husband to his wife, Alicia, who proceeded him in death only 2 months ago. Jay D Read Obituary
JD hired me @ Lebus Manufacturing Co. where I worked for, & retired in Dec. 2017 working there for over 46 years, & retiring as Senior Design Engineer. I remember that he told me if I worked hard I may eventually get to the position that he had. I always admired & respected JD Dillon , & my love & Condolences goes out to all of his Family & love ones, Bobby J Gray
Our cousin, an honorable man, child of our grandfather Clifford Martin's eldest sister, Myra Lou, Jay Dee's father was robbed and murdered in Kansas City while delivering laundry for his eldest uncle. He served in the army in the South Pacific until he fell ill of an amoebic infection and was medically discharged from Harmon General Hospital in Longview (became Letourneau University), met and married Bonnie Bill Hopkins and cared for her through a long illness until she died. Late in life, he married his dancing partner, Alicia "Mimi" (Cantrell) Dillon, who predeceased him in February of this year, and finally enjoyed having a family. Jay Dee worked most of his adult life in the forging industry, beginning with Lebus Manufacturing. It is a good life when you have out lived almost everyone who knew you, but I remember Jay Dee picking me up so I could touch the ceiling at 313 South Green (no longer there) while my own Dad was still in the Pacific. God bless the Cantrells for all their kindnesses to him!
Wiliam C. Martin, III
JD we loved you. You took great care of Mimi. We know you missed her , so we are happy for you that you will be with her again. Harry and Scooter enjoyed their golf outings with you and we all enjoyed our visits to Mimi and your house. You were a great guy ! We will miss you . Love from the Cantrell family. ❤️ Harry, Karen , Kim , Scooter, January, Addi, and Emme
