Earl Ray Dillard, 83, of Iuka, Mississippi, died Monday, September 16, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Iuka. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, and spending time with his family. Visitation is scheduled for 5 until 9 PM on Tuesday, September 17 at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Bro. William Burcham. Interment will follow in Providence Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by 1 son – Ricky Dillard of Iuka; 2 daughters – Tamela Hill (Ellis) and Drusilla Boggs (Don), both of Iuka; 2 brothers – Lawrence Dillard (Connie) of Iuka and Neal “Buddy” Dillard (Hazel) of Ripley; 1 sister – Annie Ruth Clark of Nashville, TN; 3 grandchildren – Alisha Clark, Andrea Davis, and Carey Dillard; and 3 great grandchildren – Dylan and Cole Davis and Hunter Dillard; and a special friend, Mae Brown of Iuka. He was preceded in death his parents, Henry and Anna Boren Dillard; his son , Ray Gene “Buddy” Dillard; two brothers, Joe and Hilton Dillard; and a special friend, Mike Nelson Memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Cemetery Fund in c/o Shirley Hagood at 8 Gross Avenue, Burnsville, MS 38833.
