Benny Lamont Dillard
A wonderful loving husband, father and son
Son of Benny Roberson and the late Josie Mae Dillard, Benny Lamont Dillard was born June 26, 1966 in Gary, Indiana and departed this life on April 29, 2025 at his home in Waterloo, Iowa. Benny resided in his home in Waterloo, Iowa for many years. He was a dear and loving person to all. He did his schooling and education in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
He was married to Crystal Arrieta Dillard and to this union there was two children Elijah Dillard and India Dillard and two other children from a previous relationship Benny D. Dillard and Tiara Dillard all from Waterloo Iowa.
Benny leaves to cherish his memory his loving father Benny Roberson of Waterloo, Iowa; his wife Crystal Arrieta Dillard; his children: Elijah Dillard, India Dillard, Benny D. Dillard and Tiara Dillard all from Waterloo, Iowa. Four uncles: Johnnie Roberson of Portland, Oregon, Leonard Roberson of Denver, Colorado, Robert Roberson of Tampa, Florida & Richard Roberson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; five great aunts: Alma Dillard of Decatur, Georgia, Pearlie Mae Jacobs of Madison, Alabama, Janet Walter of Crawford, Georgia, Inell Fulton of Greensboro, Georgia and Addie Dalton of Athens, Georgia; four nieces and three nephews: ShaQuisha Dillard of Sandy Springs, Georgia and Mikeisha Jackson, Mykea Dillard, Katrice Barber, Tony Dillard, Quintez Dillard, Gino Solomon all of Michigan. With a host of cousins, friends and family.
Benny was preceded in death by his mother Josie Mae Dillard, his sister Yvette Dillard, grandparents Estelle and James Dillard, Sarah Cooper Roberson and Willie Roberson, great grandparents: Ceaphus and Louise Walter; his uncle: James Edwards Dillard and two nephews: Caso Jackson and Michael Jackson.
Service: Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. from Harmonia Baptist Church,
Maxey, GA. 30671 with the Eulogy by Rev. Sidney Walter
I'm going to miss Bennie, he impacted my life greatly with his hope and faith through all the hard things he was going through. He cared for and loved and fed our neighbors alongside us - what a privilege to know him. And, he always dressed to the nines - great guy. My deepest condolences to all who know and love Bennie!
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