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Roy Lee Dillard

Bakerfield, CA

January 8, 1936 - October 23, 2020

Roy Lee Dillard Obituary

Roy Dillard was born in Kingston, Oklahoma, to Tony and Mozelle Dillard. He passed away at home peacefully with family by his side. Some of his hobbies were coaching Little League Baseball in his younger years, fishing, camping, watching sports, listening to country music, watching western movies, and playing video games. He enjoyed talking and visiting with family and treasured his time with his children and grandchildren. He had worked for Standard Oil, Dow Chemical, various truck driving companies, and as a carpenter before beginning employment with the County of Kern as a carpenter and retired as Structural Maintenance Superintendent for General Services. Roy is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Toni and Carl Elissague, Tina and Steve Choate, Bobbie and Lonnie Eldridge; brother and sister-in-law, Danny and Mickie Dillard; 8 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. His wife of 60 years, Gearldine, four brothers, one sister, parents, and grandparents preceded Roy in death. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020; chapel and graveside services will be Saturday, October 31, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Chapel, 3700 River Blvd. Roy was a very loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He will always be in our hearts and will be greatly missed. Greenlawn Funeral Home has been entrusted with his care. For condolences, please visit greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.com. Greenlawn Funeral Homes require guests to practice social distancing and face masks/covering are highly recommended.

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