George Elmer Dills

Franklin - George Elmer Dills, age 68, of Wallace Branch Road, Franklin, NC passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Elmer and Annie Saunders Dills. He was a Belden employee and had worked for the US Forest Service and Macon County Maintenance Department. He was a US Army veteran. George loved farming, fishing and camping. He attended Community Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Shirley Brendle Dills; one sister, Shirley McConnell of Franklin, NC; mother in law, Jennie Sue Brendle of Franklin, NC; sister in law, Joyce Fox and husband, Bruce of Franklin, NC; two nieces, Sandy McConnell of Franklin, NC, Carol McConnell Staggs and husband, Sam of Travelers Rest, SC; one nephew, Dennis McConnell of Franklin, NC. He is also survived by three great nieces.

A memorial service will be held Monday, March 22, 2010 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. David Williams officiating. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, Monday, March 22, 2010 from 1:30 till 2:30 PM, one hour prior to the service, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ones choice.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.