Mr. Derrell Darwood Dillion
April 6, 1943 - February 20, 2021
Derrell Darwood Dillion, 77, of DeWitt passed away on February 20, 2021. Derrell was born April 6, 1943 in DeWitt to Woodrow and Lorene Dillion. He was a member of the DeWitt Jaycees, the Arkansas County Fair Board, and proudly served as a member of the Army National Guard for nine years. He was an avid NASCAR fan. If he wasn’t at home watching a NASCAR race or his favorite westerns, you could find him at the coffee shop drinking a cup of coffee with his closest friends. Throughout his life, Derrell took on many roles including that of “DD” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Derrell is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Lorene Dillion; and his brothers, Edwin and Jerry Dillion. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley Dillion; his son, Bradley (Stacy) Dillion of DeWitt; two grandchildren, Collin McFerrin and Drew Kirkpatrick; two great-grandchildren, Jon Collin and Jackson McFerrin; sister-in-law, Debbie Dillion; nieces, Jennifer Hendon, and Amy Turner; and Nephew, Chase Dillion.
Derrell Darwood Dillion, 77, of DeWitt passed away on February 20, 2021. Derrell was born April 6, 1943 in DeWitt to Woodrow and Lorene Dillion. He was a member of the DeWitt Jaycees, the Arkansas County Fair Board, and proudly served as... View Obituary & Service Information