Roy Phillip Dillon was born July 6, 1959 in Selmer, TN, the son of Annie Mae Johnson Dillon and the late Roy Gene Dillon.
Phillip was united in marriage to Helen Waller on May 21, 2005. He had worked at Owen's Corning in Jackson, TN before becoming disabled 43 years ago. He was very knowledgeable about the Bible and helped lead many people to Christ. Phillip was an encourager who never complained and always wanted to comfort others. He enjoyed reading his Bible and spending time with family. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Selmer.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Waller Dillon of Selmer, TN; two daughters, Amber Louise Thompson and husband Ryan of Corinth, MS, Amanda Brooke Bradford and husband Chad of Sheffield, AL; mother, Annie Mae Johnson Dillon of Selmer, TN, a sister, Theresa Teague and husband Mike of Ramer, TN; four grandchildren: Anabelle Nash Bradford, Rylee Jade Thompson, Kaison Daniel Thompson, Addison Faith Thompson; three nephews: Lain, Shane and Heath Teague; great nephews and nieces: Owen, Coy, Aspen, Stone and Quinn Teague.
Mr. Dillon was preceded in death by his father, Roy Gene Dillon; and a brother, Johnny Lain Dillon.