John Thomas Dillon

TOMPKINSVILLE – John Thomas Dillon, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Signature Healthcare of Monroe County, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Andrew Dillon and Lola Mae Coffman Dillon. John was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lillie Young Dillon, and son Jerry Wayne Dillon (Shane), and brother, Junior Dillon.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two siblings, Timmy Dillon and Lucy Dillon.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Happy Valley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be after 10:00am on Tuesday.