Anthony Dillard Obituary in Greensboro at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home

Obituary For Anthony Dillard

Anthony Longworth “Tony” Dillard was born alongside his twin sister Annette Coward on January 16th , 1936 in Yanceyville, North Carolina. His parents, Nicholas Longworth Dillard and Gladys Dillard, were both educators at Yanceyville’s Caswell County Training School.

Tony was raised on the Bible, the arts, and developed a passion for education. When it was time for college, Tony attended Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee majoring in English. After graduation from Fisk University he was accepted into the University of Pittsburgh where he earned his Master’s in Business Administration.

After graduation, Tony moved to New York City and began working with Western Electric which would later become AT&T.

On one afternoon in Queens, Tony was invited to a dance by a mutual friend where he met, Katherine Louise Dillard who would soon become his wife. A son and daughter would complete their family in the coming years.

In 1975, Tony had a job transfer offer from AT&T to relocate from Queens to Greensboro, North Carolina. Not long after he arrived in Greensboro, he brought his family to his grandfather’s church, St. Matthews United Methodist Church. Tony was very involved in the Church over the years including the United Methodist Men, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, several choirs, served as a Lay Leader, and served on various committees and special initiatives.

Tony loved music, fishing, reading, African American history, theology, travel, animals and entertaining people from all walks of life with his stories, jokes and tidbits of wisdom. He was also very active in the community serving on various boards and commissions. He will be deeply missed.

After complications from surgery in August 2021, Tony departed this life on Saturday, March 19th.

Tony is preceded in death by his wife 53 years Katherine L Dillard, his parents Nicholas Longworth Dillard and Gladys Motley Dillard. He leaves behind his sister Annette Coward of Greensboro, son Graham Dillard (Esther) of Ridgefield, New Jersey, daughter Charlene Dillard of Greensboro, grandson Nicholas Michael Anthony Dillard of Ridgefield, New Jersey, nephew Rod Coward (Lauren), and many close cousins, friends and Church members.

A service honoring his life will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Visitation will begin at 11:30 am and the service follows at 12 noon.

Interment: Lakeview Memorial Cemetery

Professional services are entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.

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To the Dillard children: Please accept our condolences on the passing away if your father. We are truly saddened for your loss. May God render you blessings of peace and healing at this time. With sincerity and love, Davetta Bristow and daughters, Jamett, Nattale,and Steffani

Charlene and family, praying for peace! Mr. Dillard was such a kind, quiet, humble and intelligent man. He certainly has left a positive impact on the world! Here when needed! Blessings to you! The McMillian's - Larry, Val & Larry II

Charlene and family, praying for peace! Mr. Dillard was such a kind, quiet, humble and intelligent man. He certainly has left a positive impact on the world! Here when needed! Blessings to you!

TO THE DILLARD FAMILY:I was saddened to hear of Anthony's transition. I heard that he was very ill and perhaps in lots of pain; and, I know thats not the life Anthony would want, neither would I want to see him in pain and discomfort.Still I know all of us will miss him. We were classmates in Yanceyville at Dear Ole CCTS. We lived very close together in Yanceyville and played "hide and seek" almost every evening. One evening I was hiding and fell over a "bob wire" fence and got a big gash in my leg. I still have the scar to prove it. Every day as I am dressing, I am reminded of the fun we had as children in Yanceyville playing fun games until we were called in, or when the lights came on!! We have stayed connected during our grown-up years. Anthony kept me informed about our classmates ups and downs, ins and outs. He was a wonderful close friends. I hoped so much that we would be able to convene another class of 54 reunion, but God saw differently. I also talk with his twin sister, Annette often. I hope that thoughts from friends will help her find comfort; because I know this loss will be very hard for her because they were not only twins, but very close in every way. Sending thoughts, prayers, and hugs and kisses, and lots of love. RIP Wnthony. Beejaye (Barbara Jean)

To The Dillard Family, You have my condolences and deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Anthony Dillard. I know you love and miss him dearly. May the Lord carry you during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort in warm memories of Mr. Dillard. What a great life he lived! You will remain in my prayers, Cynthia Johnson

Charlene and Graham,you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.May God be with you any remind the two of you that he is there in times like these.Brenda France

I grew up with Anthony in Yanceyville, N C. We attended Sunday School together and shared lots of good and memorable times together. He will be greatly missed. Joe Williamson Jr

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