David Eugene Dillard Jr.

Eugene Dillard, Jr., loving father, son and brother on Sunday, April 12th,2020.

David Eugene Dillard, Jr., born on April 24th, 1987 in Silver Spring, Maryland, to David &

Carmen Dillard, and raised in Clinton, Maryland. David was intelligent and took on many

challenges, including graduating in 2004 from East Lake High School one year early. David

earned his Associates of Arts in 2015 from St. Petersburg College and was working towards his

Bachelor's Degree in Health Management from University of Wisconsin . David and Audrey

Williams welcomed the birth of their daughter Hailee Jean Dillard on Oct. 15th, 2010. David

and Audrey would marry on May 17th, 2014 and continued to raise Hailee together. David was a

devoted father, he loved and cherished his daughter Hailee. David considered Hailee, a gift

from God.

David's family and friends love him dearly and he will be tremendously missed.

David Eugene Dillard, Jr., is survived by his parents David Sr. and Carmen Dillard. His

grandparents Gilberto and Josephine Otero. His wife Audrey Dillard, daughter Hailee Dillard,

and stepson Chris Williams. His siblings Mikey and Carmen Dillard. His niece and nephew

Deliana and Luis Rivera. His aunts and uncles, Laurie and Gil Otero, Lisey and George Otero,

Sherry Otero, Debbie and Don Brooks, Melanie and Michael Dillard. As well as 11 cousins and

numerous friends.

David suffered from mental illness and struggled daily like millions of people. There is HELP,

and no one should ever feel ashamed to ask. Please reach out and talk to family, friends, or to the

organizations and professionals who are trained to help you. You are never alone.

Nami.org - National Alliance on Mental Illness

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

“Suicidal thoughts are a symptom, just like any other — they can be treated, and they can

improve over time. "

We can all help prevent suicide

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.