James Earl Dillon

James Earl Dillon, 71, of Sophia, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2025, at 4:10 am. He was born on January 22, 1954. James Dillon was preceded in death by his parents, James & Edna Dillon. As well as his baby brother, Michael Dillon.

James Dillon was an incredible father, grandpa, and great-grandpa. Left to cherish his memory is his children, Jeanine Wilkerson & her spouse Danny, James Dillon & his spouse Alexandra, Chad Dillon & his spouse Paige. He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren Hayley, Andrew, Ryan, Shelby, Kendra & Jacob. As well as his great-grandchildren Emilee, Eli, Dani, Kooper & Arabella. James is also survived by his three siblings, Carol Trent (Jimbo), Rebecca Moore, & Jeanie Dillon. Also left to cherish his memory are numerous nieces, nephews, family members and special friends.

James grew up in Kernersville, NC & loved riding through there any chance he could get. He served in the Army where he was in the 3rd Armored Division in the 1970’s. He loved visiting New Heights Baptist Church and being in the house of the Lord. He was an avid Carolina Panthers fan and Carolina Tarheels fan. He was a HUGE Elvis Presley fan & he loved listening to his oldies music all day. After he was given 0% chance to live last year, God saved him and we truly believe it was his best year yet. He spent time with all of his family, visited and spent time with his friends at the Archdale Senior Center, went to Graceland, enjoyed birthdays, holidays and he lived every moment up in between getting chemo treatments every other week due to his cancer. James made everyone feel special and loved hard with a big smile on his face. He strived to make everyone happy & always wanted to make sure everyone was ok. He was a fighter & fought until the very end. He will truly be missed by all.

The family wants to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses & staff at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist for being amazing over the course of his health journey.

A sweet service of James Dillon’s life will take place on Saturday, July 5th, 2025, at 3:00 pm at New Heights Baptist Church in Trinity NC with Pastor Roger Porter. Following the service will be a celebration of life party in the fellowship hall beginning around 4:00 pm. (5082 Meadowbrook Drive Trinity NC, 27370.)

“For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.” Romans 14:8

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.