Obituary of Oliver Dillion

Oliver G Dillion, age 84, of Florence, formerly of Independence, passed away, April 16, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospice. He was a graduate of Simon Kenton High School, a Navy veteran and long standing foreman with Newport Steel. Oliver "Matt" Dillion was the epitome of a hard working blue-collared man. He loved his garden, working on old cars, his beer and most of all his beloved Kentucky Wildcats. A man loved by everyone he touched, caring, compassionate and forever loyal. His wife, Phyllis K Dillion preceded him in death in 2006. He is survived by his sons, Donald Dillion and Douglas Dillion; grandchildren, Gregory Dillion, Ashley Dillion, Natasha Waldroup, Evan Dillion, Brian Dillion and Berry Dillion; great grandfather of Makayla Waldroup and Adalynn Dillion. Private services have been held. Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Research Foundation, 5969 Cattleridge Blvd., Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34232.