Gary Ray Dillard, 70, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at his home.
He was born Nov. 29, 1949 in Pontiac, Mich. to Billy and Ramona (May) Dillard.
Gary married Linda Cooper Joseph.
He was a carpet installer and enjoyed taking long drives. Gary dearly loved his family and friends.
Survivors include his children, Stephen (Victoria) Leonard of Mount Juliet, Tenn., Lori Leonard of Antioch, Tenn. and Shawn (Jennifer) Joseph of La Porte; seven grandchildren, Landon Leonard, Emma Leonard, Deven Deiotte, and Brecken, Anondi, Sumayah, and Remie Joseph; his mother, of La Porte; siblings, Betty (Dave) Durham of Kingsbury, Ind., Larry (Paula) Dillard of La Porte, Jack (Jennifer) Dillard of La Porte, and Billy (Diane) Dillard of Springville, Ind.; uncle, Michael May of Burlington, Wisc.; five nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, father, and daughter, Amy Joseph.
The family would like to sincerely thank Denise Morrison for her love, care and comfort provided to Gary and his family.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. Interment is planned at Kingsbury Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 West State Road 2, La Porte, Ind. 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlercares.com.