Dillard Linwood Ashworth, 90, passed away Monday April 24, 2023. He was married to Anne Bankett Ashworth and was looking forward to celebrating their 70th Wedding anniversary in October.  Survivors also include his children, Ronnie, Ricky & Joy Ashworth, Cristy Mort (John) and Kevin Ashworth (Brittany) . He loved his many grandchildren, Doug, Hillary (Tom), Kinley (Kody), Connor, Rileigh, Faith, Elizabeth and Peyton; and great grandchildren, Landon and Logan.

Dillard was born in Victoria, Virginia as one of nine children to Nellie and Walter Ashworth.  He served in the United States Air Force and is a Korean War Vet.  He retired civil service from the Norfolk Naval Air Station in Norfolk, Virginia.

Dillard was a mechanic at heart and could be found fixing and rebuilding vehicles.  He would always lend a hand to help friends, family and neighbors in need.  He enjoyed the outside working in the yard and planting flowers.  He was a Chevrolet and Dale Earnhardt fan.  He was a member of Orcutt Baptist Church.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 from 6 to 7 PM at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home in Newport News.  Funeral services are Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 11 AM at the funeral home, with burial to follow at 1 PM at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are made in his name to Orcutt Baptist Church,  653 Baxter Lane, Newport News, VA 23602 or an organization of your choice in his memory.