Scott A. Dillman

Scott Dillman, age 62, of Marion, IL, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, peacefully at home after losing his 5-year fight against cancer. He was the husband of Shelia (Reagan) Dillman, and they shared 30 years together. 

He was the son of Edward and Evelyn (Belcher) Dillman, born in Herrin Hospital and spent all his school years through the Herrin School System. He was employed at General Dynamics OTS for several years and completed his career within the Shipping & Receiving Department in 2019. 

He was a member of the Herrin Elks Lodge #1146 and was a BBQ Competition Judge.  He enjoyed volunteering, traveling, and impromptu road trips to anywhere. He will always be remembered for his love of life, bear hugs, and quick wit.  

He is survived by his wife Shelia; sons, Ross Dillman and Joshua (Jasmyne) Helton; his grandchildren, Jordan, Jayde, Joshua (as he called him J), and his loving dog Sadie. He is also survived by other family members, Brad (Lisa) Dillman, Lisa (Chad) Warren, Vicki (Rene) Patterson, Carol (Al) Phillips, Chris (Lori) Dillman, Terry (Jane) Dillman, and Gary (Marsha) Reagan. Many nieces and nephews, he was close with Nick, Meredith, Rachelle, Jakob, Breanna, Kassidy, Cortney, Tyler, Kristy.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Nick Panzo. 

Scott’s wishes were to be cremated with no immediate service.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at the Herrin Elks Lodge on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at 4:00 PM. 

Special Notations of Scott’s exciting life: He sat in amazement of the giant Redwood trees, had concerns of no fence or barrier around the Grand Canyon, got his first massage on a beach in Mexico, ate BBQ and judged that of Myron Mixon, climbed and hunted the ridges of Montana, was once the proud displayer of a sailfish on his living room wall,  experience (by happenstance) NYC fireworks from the top of a building overlooking the  Intrepid, enjoyed name dropping David Lee Murphy, met Dick Yuengling, hiked 375 yards  down the side of a mountain to see a dried up creek and wanted to call for a ride back up,  LOVED the lighting of his 16,000 Black Cat firework belts for the neighbors, and the list goes on…  

Please leave your online condolences and come share your story at our Celebration of Scott’s Life.  

#SKYLARK #TEAMROOSTER 

Professional Services were Entrusted to Southern Cremation and Burial Services of Murphysboro, Illinois.