Darrell “Chip” Dillard, Jr.

© Robert-Reed-Culver Funeral Home

January 31, 1986~September 29, 2021

Submitted by Jan Grooms

Chip Dillard was 35 years old. He was born January 31, 1986, in Stilwell, Oklahoma. As a lifelong resident of Stilwell, Chip passed from this earth September 29, 2021, in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

He is preceded in death by his mother: Rhonda Ann Dillard; grandparents: Alfred and Pauline Harrison, and Buford and Margaret Dillard; aunt: Cathy Harrison; and uncles: Thomas, Steve, and Jackie Harrison.

Surviving his passing are his two children: Katie and Marcus Casados of Springdale, Arkansas; his siblings: Gretchen and husband Wayne Anderson of Stilwell, Oklahoma, and Lori Smith of Stilwell, Oklahoma; and nephews: Shawn and Christopher Lovejoy, and Jasper and James Smith all of Stilwell, Oklahoma as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.

At the age of 17 Chip started his adult journey working at Mrs. Smith, where he met Sonja, the mother of his two beautiful children. After some time, he left there and tried his hand at pole barns. Not long after he went to work for Kats, where he stayed for 8 years making lots of people smile.

He grew up playing whatever sport he could get his hands on, basketball, football, baseball, and soccer. Whether, it was school, summer leagues, or just shooting hoops with his buddies. Chip lived for times like that. He also loved watching his favorite teams, the 49ers or the Bluejays on T.V.

He loved children. Especially his two little ones: Katie and Marcus. He loved being a daddy more than anything in this world. He was so proud of them and cherished every moment with them.

Funeral services were held at 1 pm on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Roberts/Reed-Culver Chapel, Stilwell, OK with Bro. B. J. Latta and Sister Theresa Latta officiating.  Interment followed at Stilwell City Cemetery, Stilwell, OK.