Obituary of John "Jack" Allen Dillon

Dillon Jr., John Allen "Jack" Clare, MI John Allen "Jack" Dillon Jr., age 86 of Clare MI, passed away peacefully in his home on June 17, 2015. John was born February 22, 1929 in Flint MI, the son of John Allen Dillon Sr. and Mabel (Somers) Dillon. John graduated from St. Matthews Catholic High School in Flint, MI. He served honorably in the U. S. Navy from 1949 – 1955 during the Korean War. John worked as a Lab Technician at Dow Chemical in Midland MI and later owned and operated a floor covering business at the north end of Clare MI. He finished his career and retired from the United States Postal Service in 1994. On November 25, 1953 he was united in marriage to Peggy Ruby. He is survived by his wife Peggy; his six children, Terrence (Sondra) O'Brien, Michelle (Keith) Lankheet, Julie (Dave) Rande, John E. Dillon, Jacquelyn (Thomas) Laymac, Amy (Glen) Huszar; 14 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Also, John is survived by his sister Marilyn King; two half-brothers, Tim (Shirley) Dillon, Matt (Renee) Dillon; sister-in-law, Allyson (David) Thompson; many nieces, nephews, and friends. John and his family have chosen cremation and a memorial in his honor will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Mid Michigan Home care and Hospice, 3007 N. Saginaw Rd., Midland MI 48640 www.midmichigan.org/about/donations/make-a-donation/givingform Arrangements made with Cremation Society of Mid Michigan. To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi SYMPATHY STORE ITEMS SHOULD BE DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THE FAMILY HOME