Eugene R. Dillard, Sr., a longtime resident of York County, entered into eternal rest on July 1, 2020. Eugene was born October 31, 1928 in Tabb, VA to the late Mary Elizabeth and Jeremiah Dillard, Sr. While attending school he met and married the late Estelle Braxton Dillard, and the couple had four children from this union. Eugene worked and retired from the City of Newport News. He loved baseball and gardening.

Eugene was also preceded in death by his brothers, Emanuel Dillard, Sr., Jeremiah Dillard, Jr., Leon Dillard, Sr., James Dillard, Sr., and sisters, Mary Byrd, Arlene Malcolm and Christine Cannon.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his four children, Eugene Dillard, Jr., Lloyd Dillard, Wallace Dillard, and Carolyn Dillard; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a sister, Claudette Cooke; one brother, Wallace Dillard, Sr., and a host of other relatives.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 from 1 to 4 PM at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held.

Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.