Dillard “Darrell” Dingess, 71, Larwill, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in his residence.
He was born Dec. 19, 1946, to Burl and Cynthia Jane Neace Dingess in Harts Creek, W.Va. On Aug. 3, 1991, he was united in marriage to Lindy S. Boyer in Phoenix, Ariz.
He worked at Dalton Foundries as a tow motor driver for 35 years until he retired in 2009.
He was a member and trustee of God’s Highway to Heaven Church, Warsaw. In addition, he enjoyed taking trips with the church, camping and fishing with family and friends, and gatherings at the house with the kids, grandkids and great-grandchild.
He was loved by everyone and was always willing to lend a hand to a friend in need.
He is survived by his wife, Lindy S. Dingess, Larwill; son, Darrell “Dewayne” (spouse Dolly) Dingess, Royal Center; siblings: Patricia McNealy, North Manchester, Dallas Ray (spouse Gretchen) Dingess, Warsaw; Loretta (spouse Charles) Pratt, Warsaw; and Linda (spouse Jerry) Mora, Concho, Ariz.; grandchildren: Nikki Harris, Chandler, Ariz.; and Dewayne “Donovan” Dingess and Danica Dingess, both of Royal Center; and a great-grandchild, Devante Dominick Dingess.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Tammy Thomas.
Visitation is scheduled from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
A funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, with visitation one hour prior, in God’s Highway to Heaven Church, Warsaw. Pastor Bob Brown will officiate the funeral.
Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
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Memorials to the Dillard Dingess Funeral Fund c/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, IN 46580.
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