Daniel H. “Dan” Dillard, age 56, of Clarkesville, passed away on April 15, 2024.
Born in Habersham County on January 9, 1968, Dan was the son of the late Hugh “Bud” and Carole Borders Dillard. He was a lifelong resident of Habersham County and was employed with Johnson Railway and Pickens Railway. Dan was a cat lover and he also enjoyed good food. He enjoyed collecting antiques as well as train and railroad memorabilia.
Survivors include his wife, Tara Hamilton Dillard, of Clarkesville, son Shaun Ramsey (fiancée Lindsey Ridley) of Buford, daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Eric Welborn, of Cornelia, and grandchildren Ty Loggins, Katie Welborn, Taylor Loggins, Alex Ridley, Hannah Ridley, Maya Ramsey, and Hadley Welborn.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Hillside Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Mike Franklin officiating. Interment will follow the service in Level Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 5-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habersham Humane Society, P.O. Box 1442, Clarkesville, GA 30523, to Hands For Paws, P.O. Box 1055, Cornelia, GA 30531.
An online guestbook is available and may be viewed at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Funeral arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville. 706-754-6256.
