David L. Dillard

David L. Dillard, age 65 of Holly Springs passed away Wednesday, February 07, 2024 at his home. He was born to the late Louie Hollis and Lola Lorene Dillard in the backwoods of Nevada County, Arkansas on November 23, 1958, the youngest of three. He loved to run and play in the woods and creeks, hunting and fishing, and causing havoc along the way. He would tell you quick he was the baby of the family and his mother’s favorite, his brother Donnie and sister, Carol he loved so well. Many a stories he would tell of the adventures he shared with them.

He met the love of his life at a gospel singing in a small country church in the woods. He convinced Teresa to get married in May of 1980, for 43 years he pestered, loved, and adored his wife Teresa. They had two kids, Dewayne and Charla. David was a loving, supportive father; that sacrificed daily to be present. He was a provider, protector, mentor, and above all those he pointed his family toward the Lord.

While he loved his wife and kids with all he had, he found even more love when his grandkids arrived. Olivia, Graham, Paisley, Hazel, and Max, he was a proud Poppa and loved them very much. When this earthly life ended he was reunited in heaven with many family members and a whole host of friends. However, he would tell you he was most excited to see the Lord. Wednesday morning in the early hours David raised his hallelujah and a Praise to the Holy name of Jesus. For over 50 years he proclaimed the goodness of God and the gift of eternal salvation from pulpits, gas stations, hospital bed sides, grocery store aisles, and anywhere he meet someone he did not know. David was a son, brother, husband, dad, and poppa, who without a doubt has heard, “well done my good and faithful servant”.

He was known as “Preacher Man” to many but a special one to Jon Pigott, Kenzie Hayes, Sidney Pigott, and a special young man Gannon Paul. Larry Gaston, Walt and Angel Pigott and Kim Harper - you were and are dearly loved by Teresa, Charla, and Dewayne.

The family would like to express their deepest thanks to their church family for all their support and love. A special thanks to Dr. Braden and OCMC Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Holly Springs Baptist Church or OCMC Hospice.

Memorial services will be 10:00 am Saturday at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Jeremy Horton and Rev. Wayne Daniel officiating. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net .