Ophus William Dillard

Axton, VA. - It is with profound sorrow that we announce the death of Mr. Ophus William Dillard of 224 Mars Drive Axton, VA., who passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023; at his residence.

Ophus was born on February 24, 1946; to the late Clarence Wade and Verla Dillard Scales in Henry County, Virginia.

He was a Machine Operator at Gildan, in Eden, North Carolina prior to retirement.

In addition to his parents Ophus was preceded in death by his two sisters, Mary, and Charlene Scales; his two brothers, George Edward Scales, Jr., and William Scales.

Mr. Ophus William Dillard leaves to cherish his memory to his wife: Kathryn Dickerson Dillard of the home; his daughter:  Alethea Hairston (Robert) of Martinsville, Virginia; his two sons: Keith Scales (Sherri), and Dairus Perkins all of Eden, North Carolina; his three brothers:  Henry Dillard (Shierdeen) of Eden, North Carolina, Vernoise Scales (Arlene) of Axton, Virginia; and Fabian Scales (Shanna) of Eden, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A viewing for Mr. Ophus William Dillard will be Monday, February 27, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Fulton-Walton Memorial Chapel at 417 Price St. Eden, NC.

Funeral services for Mr. Ophus William Dillard will be Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 1:00 PM at Ambassadors for Christ Ministries 241 Peter Hill Rd. Eden, NC.

Interment will follow at Gospel Light Holiness Church Cemetery, 85 Gospel Light Church Road, Axton, Virginia 24054.

(FACIAL MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES)

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