James E. Dillon, 64, of Paducah, KY passed away at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was born in Paducah, KY on September 15, 1956 to the late Gayle William Dillon and Pauline Buchanon Dillon. James was a Patient Care Technician for Baptist Health Paducah Emergency Department. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church and attended Salt & Light Community Church. James enjoyed bowling and fishing. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat Basketball Fan and a Kansas City Chiefs fan. James is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cindy Keller Dillon; son, James “Butch” Dillon of Paducah, KY; step-daughters, Carol Courtney and husband, Joey of Paducah, KY and Amanda Augustus of Murfreesboro, TN; sisters, Ann Lane and Shirley Ayers both of Panama City, FL; brothers, Michael Dillon, Sr. and wife, Carol and John David Dillon both of Louisville, KY; grandson, Austin Augustus of Paducah, KY; three great grandsons and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Carolyn Griffin, Nancy Self and Retha Jones; nephew, Michael W. Dillon, Jr. and his parents. Private funeral services will be held at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Mike Nolen officiating. Burial will follow at Maplelawn Park Cemetery. Private family visitation will be held at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah. We appreciate your help in maintaining state mandated Covid restrictions. This includes wearing a mask and maintaining the minimum six feet of distancing within our facility at all times. During this difficult time of Covid, you may show your support by joining the “Hugs from Home” program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support. Please go to www.milnerandorr.com to send a hug. You may leave a message of sympathy and light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com.