Person:Robert Dillard (5)

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Robert Samuel Dillard
b.27 Nov 1895 Bell Co., Texas, United States
d.27 Oct 1980 Andrews, Andrews Co., Texas, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 1 Nov 1893
  1. Clarence Matthew Dillard1894 - 1971
  2. Robert Samuel Dillard1895 - 1980
  3. Fannie Clements Dillard1897 - 1918
  4. Katie Louise Dillard1899 - 1993
  5. Thomas Lee Dillard1902 - 1970
  6. Jerry Ross Dillard1904 - 1980
  7. Claris Zelma Dillard1906 - 1922
  8. Ancil Boyd Dillard1908 - 1991
  9. Leona Pearl Dillard1910 - 1997
  10. Minnie Eunice Dillard1913 - 1984
  11. James Cowan 'Jack' Dillard1915 - 1983
  12. Inous 'Marie' Dillard1917 - 1999
Spouse and Children
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m. 25 Aug 1919
  1. Robert Samuel Dillard, Jr.1920 - 2000
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Facts and Events
Name Robert Samuel Dillard
Gender Male
Birth[1] 27 Nov 1895 Bell Co., Texas, United States
Marriage 25 Aug 1919 to Anna Mae Edmondson
Death[1] 27 Oct 1980 Andrews, Andrews Co., Texas, United States
Burial[1] 1980 Pearl Cemetery, Coryell Co., Texas, United States

According to Jody Dillard:

Robert Samuel Dillard 1895-1980

Robert served as Corporal, Company G, 358th Infantry, 90 Division in World War I. Robert moved his family to Andrews, Texas where he lived until he retired and moved to Lake Whitney to enjoy his passion for fishing.

Remembrance from nephew Neal Barron:

Bob Dillard Sr. fell on a picket fence at his home in Bell County. The sharp stick shattered and stuck into his groin. Bob rebelled and was mad about having to be treated by the doctor in such a private area of his body. The family members had to hold him down on the kitchen table while Dr. Griffin removed the splinter. They held him as he screamed and struggled by his arms, legs and finally his head. So his last defiant defense was to spit on the doctor. Katie said Dr. Griffin went right on with his 'surgery' even though spit was dripping off all parts of his face before he was finished and able to turn Bob loose!

Obituary: In the Andrews, TX Newspaper 10-21-1980 R.S. DILLARD Sr.

GATESVILLE (Special) -- Services for R. S. (Bob Dillard Sr. of Andrews were at 2 p.m. Wednesday (Oct 27,1980) at the Scott Funeral Home Chapel in Gatesville. Rex Tilly, a Church of Christ minister, officiated at the ceremony. Burial was in the Pearl Cemetery in Coryell County. Local arrangements were by Singleton Funeral Home and Gatesville arrangements by Scott Funeral Home.

Born in Nolanville, Texas, Dillard moved to Andrews in 1912. He worked for Cowden and Jim Parker, two local ranchers. He worked for the Andrews School System from 1945 to 1950 and for the City of Andrews from 1950 to 1956.

Dillard, a victim of mustard gas in World War I, was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was also a member of the American Legion and the VFW lodge of Lake Whitney. He was active in the Scouting movement and was on the Buffalo Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Dillard was also a member of the Oddfellows Lodge in Andrews.

Survivors include three sons, R. S. Jr.,and James H., both of Andrews, and Joe B. of Traverse City, Mich.; four sisters, Katie Barron of Waco, Eunice Sides of Abilene, Pearl O'Bryant of Stephenville and Marie Cunningham of Albany; three brothers, Ross of Decatur, Ancil of Ganado and Jack of Kingsland; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Rootsweb chart of Jody Dillard: James C. Dillard Family wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi op GET db jody44.
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