Joseph Warren Dillingham

Better known as Dad or Uncle Joe, he was known for his innovative ideas, which led to numerous accolades and recognitions through his many careers. To list a few: Air Force, car sales, technical writing, T.V repairman, earned a Master’s Degree in Vocational Computer Engineering, and a professor at Tarrant County College. He retired as a software engineer/analyst and inventor.

Joe loved music, ballroom dancing, fishing, hunting, photography, writing poetry, wine, and had a flirtatious humor with the ladies.

While attending college, with his wife and children in tow, Joe coached a little league baseball team in rural East Texas. Joe's hard demeanor softened and he often provided shoes for the team. You see a few kid's showed up barefoot. This selfless act of generosity touched the lives of many, and left a lasting impact on the community.

Often times, through illnesses, his will was strong, his body was weak and I would tell him, "I love you." Dad would raise his hand, as if giving a toast, smiling, saying, and “Spread the love."

Joseph Warren Dillingham, Dad, Uncle Joe will live on in the hearts and minds of his loving family.

It takes a village. Bret and Cindy would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Linda and Gayle (Joe's nieces) for their unwavering dedication of care.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Harold Dillingham and Attie Pearl Hart Dillingham; brothers, Roger Miller, Edwin Miller, Oliver Dillingham, Walter Charles Dillingham, and Doug Dillingham; sisters, Grace Christina Hanson and Rosemary Smallwood.

Joe is survived by his children and their spouses, Bret Dillingham and wife Cindy and Charysse Dillingham and wife Ro; one sister, Iris Roewe and her husband Lawrence Roewe; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 11:30 AM at White Mills Cemetery in Hardin County, KY.

Visitation is on Friday from 10 AM to 11 AM at Brown Funeral Home, 306 College Street Elizabethtown, KY 42701.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Healthcare of Texas, 6100 Western Place, Suite 105, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.