Loving father of Joyce Swartz and Gary Dickson, and Connie Dilks and Scott Papesh. Cherished brother of Arlene, Jean, and the late Helen, Doris, Claude, and Sonny. Devoted grandfather of Christopher Sampson. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Sawyer and Scarlytt, and many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. Mr. Dilks was in the hall of fame of dirt racing.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude’s.
Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park, Inc., 7250 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, Maryland 21075 (Exit 6 South off Route 100) on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 3:00-5:00pm and 7:00-9:00pm. A Life Celebration Service will be held at the Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10:00am. Interment Meadowridge Memorial Park.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.garylkaufmanfuneralhome.com for the Dilks family.