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Conway...Billy Lee Dillard, 79, died Friday, April 12, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Dillard was born April 8, 1934 at home in Wynnburg, TN, son of the late Bernard Lee and Zada Lucille Raines Dillard. He graduated in 1952 from Tiptonville High School as Valedictorian. Mr. Dillard entered USAF November 14, 1954, and married Nancy Lou Opdyke July 19, 1959. He graduated Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) in 1965 as Cum Laude. Mr. Dillard retired from the USAF March 1984, he was Command Pilot, Senior Navigator of various aircraft, primarily C-124, C-130 and C-141 with various assignments worldwide. Primarily operational flying or staff including, A-10 Operations Plans, 130 Squadron Operations Officer, C-141 major command tactics officer developing airdrop, tactical air land, and formation and airdrop procedures. He toured as an Air Force Liaison Officer to the United States Military Academy. He was in Real Estate Sales from 1984-2008, primarily with Hall Development earning various BS awards through the years. Mr. Dillard was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church from 1980 until present. He was involved with Seaside Emmaus from 1983 until present, including Community Lay Director, Co Founder of Coastal Carolina Chrysalis from 1990 until present, Community Lay Director and longtime Registrar. Mr. Dillard was Co Founder of Billy's Boys from 1991 until present and adviser to Billy's Boys, Inc. He was a board member of Mercy Hospice. Mr. Dillard was a CHS All Sports Booster Club Member, serving 2 terms as president. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Nancy Lou Opdyke Dillard. Surviving are two daughters, Pamela Jo Angel of Myrtle Beach and Kelly Anne Covington (Kevin) of Conway; one son, Larry Raines Dillard of Myrtle Beach; four grandchildren, Ryan Spence Covington (Laura), David Blue Covington, Charles Austin Angel and Nancy Ann Angel; and three great grandchildren, Caitlin, Ailey and Eric Covington. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Sandra Stevens Poirel and Rev. Carl Hunsucker officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Billy's Boys, PO Box 1091, Conway, SC 29528 or to Chrysalis, PO Box 1084, Conway, SC 29528. Sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Billy Dillard

April 8, 1934 - April 12, 2013