Bobby Joe Dillard of 113 Arlo Ct., Spartanburg, SC, was born on April 26, 1936 to the late Johnie Henry and Julia Lillie Briggs Dillard. He departed his earthly life on December 5, 2025 to go be with the Lord. He was a native of Spartanburg County.

Mr. Dillard was a member of Greater Hopewell Baptist Church where he was honored as the Oldest male Member and later recognized at the Senior Gala.

He retired from Amoco Fibers after 34 years of service and District 7 after 15 years of service.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his wife, Mary Ann Dillard; his four daughters, Dana Shell of the home, Barbara (Herbert) Jones, April Nash and Youlonda Nash all of Spartanburg, SC; two sons, Bobby Worthy of Los Angeles, CA and Maurice Miller of Spartanburg, SC; two brothers, Essie (Darlene) Dillard of Pensacola, FL, Lillywood (Helen) Dillard of Columbia, SC; a sister, Josephine Rogers of Augusta, GA; fifteen grandchildren; two grandchildren reared in the home, Bryant Means, Tyler (Julius) Green of Charlotte, NC and Roshanda Jordan of Spartanburg, SC; eighteen great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Susie Miller and Lillian Brock; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Dillard was preceded in death by: one daughter, Gwendolyn L. Dillard; two brothers, Willie John and Calvin Dillard; two sisters, Geraldine Dillard and Juklia Mary Dillard; one son, Scottie Mille

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Hopewell Church. Burial will be in the Heriatge Memorial Gardens, Roebuck, SC.