Ronald Everette Dillingham
June 29, 1929 ~ October 21, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Ronald Everette Dillingham, 84, of Asheville, went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 21, 2013.
He was preceded in death by the late Perry A. Dillingham, Sr., father, Olive J. Dillingham, mother and Clifford Dillingham, brother.
He retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Air Force after serving 21 years. He also retired from the US Post Office after 19 years. He was a member of Oakley United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who always took care of his family.
Ronald is survived by his precious wife of 62 years, Theresa P. Dillingham. They have four children, daughters, Yvonne Taylor (married to Robert Taylor) & Cheryl Sumner (married to Lamar Sumner); sons, Roger Dillingham, David Dillingham (married to Renae Dillingham). There are 7 grandchildren, Rebecca Nix, Kim Young, Justin Bagwell, Jessica Sumner, Jillian Sumner, Hailey Hudgins, Heather Dillingham; 5 great grandchildren, Shelby Nix, Austin Shook, Colby Elkins, Amber Kirby, Kamm Ryder. Ronald's siblings are Hilda Gasperson, Kenny Dillingham, Sr., Perry Dillingham Jr. and Alfred (Skip) Dillingham.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 24, at 12:30 PM, at Oakley UMC, with Pastor Rich Schilling officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.
Burial will be held at 2:00 PM at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.
Memorials may be made to Oakley UMC, 607 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC, 28803.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the Dillingham family.
Ronald’s Family: Be of good cheer, for your loss is God’s gain! He was a good father, brother, and man. I also loved him very much.
Perry
David, Sheila and I are praying for you and your family. You were a Great Son who done all you could to help him and I am sure he was very proud of you. See you tomorrow night.
David, Renae and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Crossman
Dear Family, we are sadden by your loss. We are keeping everyone in our prayers during this time. May God’s peace and grace be with your family. Respectfully, Mike and Betty Meadows (brother in law and sister in law of Skip and Brenda Dillingham)
Jessica
We are very sorry about your PawPaw. Just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Perry and Family, We are so sorry to learn of the loss of your brother. May God comfort and bless you today and in the days to come.
Uncle Ronald was a dear, sweet man. I will always remember his sense of humor and loved to listen to him tell a story. My condolences to all of you. Although I can’t be with you today, you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Cyndy Malla
My thoughts and prayers are with all the Dillingham family. Ronald is resting with his Lord. God’s grace and peace be with the family. – Mary Williford Walters, (sister-in-law of Skip Dillingham)
Cheryl and Yvonne,
We are saddened to hear about the death of your father. We just got home from visiting parents who don’t have internet services. We are so sorry we weren’t here to show our love for both of you. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you at this time. We love you both!
Just found out today that Cheryl and Yvonne lost there Dad. Our prayers are with each and everyone, such a great family. Jeff& Lavonne Boone