{"id":11599,"date":"2023-06-29T18:46:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T22:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/?p=11599"},"modified":"2023-07-06T18:17:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T22:17:10","slug":"dillehay-mark-h","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tngenweb.org\/lewis\/dillehay-mark-h\/","title":{"rendered":"Dillehay, Mark H"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mark H. Dillehay, Vietnam veteran, accomplished hunter, successful fisherman, avid marksman, and golf<\/span>
\nenthusiast passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, three days in advance of his 78th birthday. He<\/span>
\ncourageously fought two wars; Vietnam and cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mark was a retired commercial painter. He impressed people throughout his life with his gift of<\/span>
\nstorytelling, and his hilarious method of sharing jokes followed by bouts of hearty laughter. He was well<\/span>
\nknown for his ability to lavish praise on folks for completing a job well done. He was faithful in his<\/span>
\nprayer life and loved Jesus. He was a man who knew exactly what he liked, he was old school, patriotic,<\/span>
\nand a true southern gentleman.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sgt. Mark H. Dillehay served in the Vietnam War 1967-1968 in the 187th Infantry Battalion, 101st Airborne <\/span>Division. He proudly displayed 14 flags at his residence for the friends he served with in combat who did <\/span>not make it home.<\/span><\/p>\n

He loved SEC football, tackling home projects around his lil\u2019 slice of paradise (Home in Hohenwald),<\/span>
\ntraveling within the USA (Glacier National Park was the most beautiful destination), cruising in his<\/span>
\nCorvette, gardening and hanging out with family and friends. His weekly outings to Burger King with his<\/span>
\nChurch family were always a highlight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Originally from Nashville, Mark was preceded in death by his parents Mark and Juanita Dillehay and his<\/span>
\nsister Nancy Kuehl. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 25 years, Cathy and his two<\/span>
\ncanine angels; Dixie and Zip.<\/span><\/p>\n

He is survived by two daughters in the Middle Tennessee area; Pam Little (her husband, Tom) and<\/span>
\nTammy Benoit. He is also survived by two brothers: Terry Dillehay (wife, Gloria) and Darrell Dillehay<\/span>
\n(wife, Teresa) and special friend, Kate Crowder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adair Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Celebration of Life Services followed by a meal:<\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 8, 2023 11:00 AM<\/span><\/em>
\nLomax Church of Christ<\/span><\/em>
\nChristian Services Center<\/span><\/em>
\n320 Darbytown Road<\/span><\/em>
\nHohenwald, TN 38462<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lomax Church of Christ or to the Disabled American<\/span>
\nVeterans.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mark H. Dillehay, Vietnam veteran, accomplished hunter, successful fisherman, avid marksman, and golf enthusiast passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, three days in advance of his 78th birthday. He courageously fought two wars; Vietnam and cancer. Mark was a retired commercial painter. He impressed people throughout his life with his gift of storytelling, and his hilarious method of sharing…<\/p>\n

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