Order of Service

Processional
Prayer
Minister of Music Celebration
of
Old Testament Scripture
New Testament Scripture
Selection This Little Light of Mine
Life!
Acknowledgements
Reflections 2 minutes maximum
Selection Highway to Heaven
Benediction
Recessional

Pallbearers
Family and Friends

Acknowledgement
The Dillard Family would like to extend the sincerest
appreciation for all the prayers, kindnesses and support given
during this difficult time.

Interment
Tuesday June 20, 2017 at 12:00pm.
Dayton National Cemetery
Johnnie Dillard
4400 W 3rd Street, Dayton OH45428 Monday June 19, 2017
6:00pm
Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church
Walker Funeral Home
2009 Pogue Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45208
7825 Hamilton Avenue Mt. Healthy, OH 45231 Rev. K. J. Cooper Sr., Pastor
 Johnnie Dillard
One of five boys, Johnnie Dillard was born September 21, 1930,
in Cincinnati, OH. His parents, Charles Sr. and Lula gave him and his
siblings a solid foundation. He spent his formative years growing up
in downtown Cincinnati. He graduated in 1950 from Central
Vocational High School.
After graduating, in 1950 he enlisted in the United States Navy,
where he served his country as a driver and maintained naval
transportation vehicles. In 1952, he was presented with the U.S.
Navy Safe Driving Award and shortly thereafter, was transferred to
the USS Lake Champlain (CVA-39) Navy vessel. He was proud and
would wear his military cap and share stories of his service during
The Korean Conflict. He was stationed on the vessel until his
honorable discharge in 1954.
After his return to Cincinnati, he began attending Lee Chapel
A.M.E. Church, under the leadership of the late Dr. Donald E.
Newberry Sr. It was here that he met and married Alyce Benette
Reel on September 19, 1959. They were blessed with two girls,
Allyson and Mary Ingrid. Their union of 57yrs was filled with a strong
focus on God and family!
He began a new career working for General Motors (GM) in
1962. Initially his duties at GM entailed auditing the new
automobiles for defects. His responsibilities increased when he
became a supervisor on the assembly line. He worked diligently
and took great pride in the work he accomplished. He worked for
General Motors 25 years until the plant in Norwood, OH closed.
Johnnie was a man of small stature, but had a big presence. He
enjoyed dressing nicely and always put his best foot forward. He
liked to have fun and had many friends with whom he enjoyed
interacting. He was a man of substance and service. In addition to
being a proud Vet and serving his country, he was a faithful
member of the Elks IRA Lodge #37 and P.E.R.C. Brigade #1660 and
held the rank of Major General. He put his military expertise into
action with the Lee Chapel AME Transportation ministry. He
picked up many members faithfully for many years! He could also
be seen greeting members and guests with a big smile as he
served on the Senior Usher Board. His big smile, love of people,
generosity and laugh will be greatly missed.
On Saturday June 10, 2017, he joined his parents and siblings
in Heaven. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife Alyce Dillard,
daughters: Allyson Luckett(Carl) and Mary Ingrid Andrews(Mike),
grandchildren: Joshua Luckett, Taylor Luckett, and Maya Andrews.
cousins and a host of family and friends.