News From Terre Haute, Indiana

Obituaries

August 29, 2012

Wesley Leonard Dillon

Wesley Leonard Dillon was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 25, 2012. He was born Aug. 2, 1933, in Jenkinjones, W.Va., to Hite and Mae Dillon. Wesley was one of nine brothers.

Wesley enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 18 and thus escaped the poverty of life in the West Virginia coal mining town of Jenkinjones. His service lasted from 1951 to 1959. Wesley was a veteran of the Korean War. Over the years he remained actively involved with his company through veteran reunions and outings.

Wesley found his way to the Midwest and settled in Terre Haute, where he met and married Judy VanArsdale in May of 1955. That union produced four children; Dorothy Denise Dillon, Patricia Dillon (Diana), Timothy Dillon and Paul Dillon (Robin). Wesley and Judy were divorced in 1968.

Wesley then met and married Sheryl Funk in December of 1968. Together they had two children, Sandra Wood (James) and Jamie Larkin (Dennis). Wesley and Sheryl opened their home and hearts to numerous exchange students over the years, which resulted in life-long relationships that have lasted to this day. Sheryl and Wes were blessed to have traveled abroad and to have had their little slice of paradise here on earth, in the way of their vacation home in St. Augustine, Fla.

Wesley was employed at Wabash Fiber Box factory in Terre Haute. He worked on his father-in-law's farm in Bowling Green, and was a jack-of-all-trades. He was a member of New Life Fellowship church, a regular blood donor, an avid outdoors-man, fisherman and hunter. Wesley never met a stranger; he was a friend to all. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. He was a jokester and his laugh and smile were infectious. He loved ice cream, Saturday morning cartoons, cooking, family and living life. In his younger days he was pretty set in his ways — as an older and wiser man he can be remembered by his famous line — ”do it your way”.

Wesley was welcomed into eternal rest by his loving wife, Sheryl; daughter Denise; brothers, Riley, Charles, Muncie and Jack Jones. Left to cherish his memory are brothers, John Jones (Joanne), Edward Dillon, Lonnie Dillon (Pat), and Gene Dillon (Lynn), brother-in-law, Donald Funk (Joan); sister-in-law, Mary Ann Louden; five children grandchildren, Chad, Travis, Corey and Esther Dillon, Robbie and Mallorie Hastings and James Wood, great-grandchildren, Hannah and Amari Dillon; his former wife, Judy Wells and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Going Home Celebration will take place at New Life Fellowship Worship Center, 1851 Chamberlain Road, in Terre Haute, on Sept. 8, 2012, at 11 a.m. Immediately following the service, burial of his cremated remains, alongside those of his wife, will be at Swalley Cemetery, in Bowling Green.

To honor Wesley's memory the family asks that donations be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Indiana Blood Center or The Alzheimer's Association.

Text Only | Photo Reprints
Obituaries
  • Death notices: May 23, 2013

    • Ruth Crane

    May 23, 2013

  • Vicars.jpg Jack Norman Vicars

    Jack Norman Vicars, 82, of West Terre Haute, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday evening, May 21, 2013, in his residence with his family by his side.

    May 23, 2013 1 Photo

  • obit Jameson, mary.jpg Mary Elizabeth Jameson

    Mary Elizabeth Jameson, 87, of Buchanan, Tenn., formerly of Terre Haute, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Murray Calloway County Hospital, in Murray, Ky.

    May 23, 2013 1 Photo

  • obit Swiger, Betty.jpg Betty Cox Swiger

    Betty Cox Swiger, 69, of Terre Haute, passed away May 20, 2013, in Union Hospital’s emergency room.

    May 23, 2013 1 Photo

  • obit Branam, Grace.jpg Grace Eleanor Branam

    Grace Eleanor Branam, 102, of Terre Haute, passed into the arms of her Savior and waiting loved ones at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, surrounded by family.

    May 23, 2013 1 Photo

  • Geraldine (Jerry) Fell

    Jerry Fell, 93, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away on May 15, 2013, at Jupiter Medical Center.

    May 23, 2013

  • obit Jack Wilburn (2).jpg Jack D. Wilburn

    Jack D. Wilburn, 80, of Montezuma, passed away at 1:33 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013. at Union Hospital, in Terre Haute.

    May 23, 2013 1 Photo

  • Phillips, robert .jpg Robert H. Phillips

    Robert H. Phillips, 78, of Terre Haute, former local educator, passed away on April 27, 2013 at Union Hospital, from complications of heart disease and diabetes.

    May 22, 2013 2 Photos

  • Branam, Grace.jpg Grace Eleanor Branam

    Grace Eleanor Branam, 102, of Terre Haute, passed into the arms of her Savior and waiting loved ones at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2013, surrounded by family.

    May 22, 2013 1 Photo

  • Nancy L. (Combs) Rabago

    Nancy L. (Combs) Rabago, 70, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013.

    May 22, 2013

Latest News
Community Calendar
Loading…
Events by eviesays.com
TribStar.com Poll
Front page
AP Video
Johnson: Don't Blame Islam or UK Policy Raw: Scuffles in London After Hacking Death Chain-Reaction School Bus Crash Injures About 50 Raw: Aftermath of Deadly Attack in London Okla. Teens Get Video of Deadly Tornado Overhead Raw: 80-Year-Old Climbs Mount Everest Texas Students Coach Teachers on Fitness Britain Attack Believed Linked to Radical Islam Wash. State Man Arrested Following Ricin Scare Obama Offers Drone Strike Defense Raw: Heckler Interrupts Obama on Guantanamo Meet MJ, the Bike Riding Tabby Cat New Forecasting Tool Eyed for Hurricane Season Oklahoma Family Reflects on Lost Son A Slice of Apple History Up for Grabs Man Shot While Questioned in Boston Probe Today in History May 23 Weiner Launches Bid to Become NYC Mayor Raw: Kevin Durant Tours Moore After $1M Pledge Moore Native Toby Keith Tours Tornado Damage
NDN Video
AK-47-wielding thug may be the most bumbling crook ever Oklahoma Survivors, Heroes Survey Damage Trout's cycle a boost for Angels Raw: New Video of Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Kim Kardashian Flaunts Pregnant Bikini Body in Greece NBA star pledges $1M to help tornado recovery Shakira's Shocking Talent Morgan Freeman falls asleep on air GRAPHIC: Blood-Soaked Machete Killer Caught on Tape Elin Nordegren Furious With Lindsey Vonn For Parading Kids in Public Camera Captures Climber As He Loses Grip And Falls Helen Mirren Meets with Dying Boy in Queen Elizabeth's Place Crowd Chants '¡Si, Se Puede!' After Passage of Immigration Bill DWTS Crowns a Winner Police Ram House to End Hostage Standoff Demi Moore a Rocks Bikini at Harry Morton's Family House Anthony Weiner: I'm running for New York City mayor Kate Middleton's Dress Flies Up VIRAL: Baby makes epic soccer goal The Hangover Baby All Grown Up
Parade
Magazine

Click HERE to read all your Parade favorites including Hollywood Wire, Celebrity interviews and photo galleries, Food recipes and cooking tips, Games and lots more.
  • -

     

    March 12, 2010

activity
Real Estate News