John Franklin Dilley, 84, of Marlinton, went to be with our Lord Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Peyton Hospice House in Fairlea. Born June 7, 1937, at Mill Point, he was a son of the late Boyd Uldrick Dilley and Mary Lucile Arbogast Dilley. John graduated from Hillsboro High School, served in the United States Air Force, was a proud veteran, and worked as a parts manager for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Lee, Robert and David; a son, Craig A. Dilley; and great-grandson, Bryce Crace. He is survived by son, John W. Dilley, of Oxnard, California; daughters, Pamela S. Moore (Jackie), and Kimberly Sparks Ober (Roger), of Marlinton; sister-in-law, Wilma Dilley, of Dunmore; grandchildren, La’Nay Dilley, Lee-Ann Hessler (Brandon), Lizza Dilley, Jonathan Moore, Jeremy Moore (Morgin), Melinda Moore (Chuck), Jackie Moore (Crystal), Jeffrey Moore, Sophia Dilley, Gretta Dilley and Conlin Halterman; great-grandchildren, William Dilley, Kimberly Gutierrez, Jackson Hessler, Bracie Sheets, Dakota Sheets, Jeffrey Moore, Jr. (Havyn), Joshua Moore (Brittany], Jerika Moore, Jerico Moore, Jason Moore, Lillie Moore, Blake Giese and Stevee Crace; one great-great-grandchild, Jacksen Moore; several special nieces and nephews; and “adopted daughter,” Patricia McComb. John was affectionately known to many as “Mr. D.” He was a kind, caring, loving man, and he will be dearly missed Per his wishes, the body was cremated, and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Veterans program of your choice. Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com
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