Mr. Phillip J. Dillard

January 4, 1951 - December 17, 2020

Phillip J. Dillard,69, of Peoria departed this life at his residence on December 17, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 4, 1951 to Albert and Lottie Dillard, they precede him. Phillip enjoyed drawing, barbering, ceramics, and thrift shopping. He especially loved lawn care. Phillip leaves to cherish his precious memory: Fiancé: Diane Franklin; five brothers: Lee (Marie) Satterwhite, Donnell (Judy) Rutherford, Ernest (Minnie) Rutherford, Steven Rutherford, and K.C. (Keisha) Rutherford Blue Mountain, MS; twelve sisters: Rosie Melton, Jeanett Berry of Peoria, Tommie L. Moore, Daisy (David) Foster, Susie (Robert) Grayson, Brenda Sanders, Linda Faye Smith, Peggie Conner, Diana Triplett, Sandra McAlister, Tracie (Fredrick) Russell, and Tennille (Orlander) Foster all of Blue Mountain, MS; one sister in-law: Mary A. Rutherford; a host of other family and friends who loved him dearly. In addition to his parents, he preceded by one brother: Elder Harvey Lee Rutherford. A grave side service will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Lutheran Cemetery. Apostle Steve Humes III of Living Word Worship Center will bring the committal. Due to COVID-19 mandates social distancing and masks are required.