Nathaniel Dillard

December 16, 1945 - November 4, 2018

Nathaniel Dillard age 72, departed this earthly life on Sunday, November 4, 2018, in Bowling Green, KY. The St. Louis, Missouri native was born December 16, 1945 to the late Ben Smith and Annie Lee Holmes-Dillard. At an early age Nathaniel joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in St. Louis where he was a part of the BTU and Jr. Deacon Board. Nathaniel was a graduate of Vashon High School. Nathaniel was a Sergeant in the United States Army and because he was one of three brothers enlisted in the army at that time, he was not sent to Vietnam. Instead he was sent to Germany to act as a Communications Specialist for the Army, establishing communication in remote areas. Upon returning to St. Louis, Nathaniel gained employment with the General Motors Corvette Assembly Plant. On October 7, 1972, in St. Louis, Nathaniel was married to Beverly Braxton Dillard. They were married for 46 years. To this union one daughter was born, Lesley Nicole Dillard. In 1981, GM relocated Nathaniel and family to Bowling Green, Kentucky where he retired in 1999, after 30 years of service. Nathaniel was a quiet philanthropist, touching the lives of many individuals and organizations with his numerous anonymous contributions and monetary donations. He attended Trinity Full Gospel Baptist Church and was an active member of Ancient Landmark No.28. Nathaniel served as Past Master, Past District Lecture of the Western District, a member of Rajah Temple No. 92, Order of the Mystic Shrine, and the Robert E. Kendall Consistory of Kentucky. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. Along with Nathaniel’s parents he was preceded by his sisters and brothers; Bertha, Ada, Floyd, Elijah, William “Chi”, Doug, Wardell, Elnora, Lenore, Rogers, Ruth and JD. Nathaniel was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend who loved to fish and hunt in his spare time. His memory will forever be held in the hearts of those he leaves behind; his wife Beverly Dillard; his daughters Lesley Williams Jordan and Marion Alber. He adored spending time with his 3 Grandsons, Bryce, Camden, and Casey. He loved to watch them excel at their sports and to teach them to hunt and fish. He is survived by his sister Lilly Yancey and his brother Eddie Dillard and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. His special friends where, Mary Ann Warren”Caretaker”,Lennell Brooks Sr. and Frank Austin. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son