James William Dillow

James William Dillow, age 81 of Perryville, MO, formerly of Anna, IL, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born on February 22, 1943, in Union County, the son of James and Clyde (Harris) Dillow. His mother and father died when James was a very small child. He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Stella and Lloyd Harris. He married Jackie (Simms) Wagoner on June 3, 1978, in Anna.

James is survived by his wife, Jackie Dillow; daughters, Lynn (Buddy) Hellman and Lea (Randy) Wright; grandchildren, Dylan (Alanna) Hellman, Blake Hellman, Madison (Bradley) West and Jacob Wright; great-grandchildren, Carter and Lenna Hellman; siblings, Bill Dillow, Alma Osterholm and Ken (Carol) Dillow; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, John Wagoner and sisters, Juanita Freeman, Mary Lou Lang and Betty Grant.

James was a member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a lifelong resident of Union County, working as a contractor, building structures and homes throughout the county. James loved to work. He was a very devoted Christian and family man. He cherished his family and loved spending time with them.  He and Jackie greatly enjoyed camping and traveling.

Funeral services for James Dillow will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, January 3, 2025, at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Pastor Nate Ammon officiating. Interment will follow in the Anna Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna and the Illinois Army National Guard Funeral Honor Team of Marion. Visitation will take place from 11:00 am until the service time at 1:00 pm Friday, January 3, 2025, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Missouri National Veteran's Memorial in Perryville, MO. Envelopes are available at Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home.