Roy Scott Dillon – Front Royal, Va.
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January 1, 2024

Roy Scott Dillon – Front Royal, Va.

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Roy Scott Dillon, 61, of Front Royal, Va., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at his home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Dillon was born on Sept. 28, 1962, in Washington Township, Pa., to the late John Pierce and Grace Lee Gardner Dillon. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Melrose Dillon; and three sisters, Cathy Riley, Eileen Britt and Kellen Kurdilla. He will be greatly missed by his surviving sisters, Kimberly Cabrido (Anthony) of Lancaster, Calif., Lauri Tallant (Tom) of Front Royal, Va., and Beth Dillon of Belle Vernon; his best friend and brother-in-law, Tom Tallant and the Tallant family; his beloved Shih Tzu, Milla; and his many friends at Rural King, Front Royal, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Dillon was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served on the USS Flatley FFG-21. He was most proud of his veteran status and loved serving his country as a member of the U.S Navy. His hobbies included hiking/walking the trails around his home, woodworking and kayaking. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Warren County, 1245 Progress Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630.

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