Deacon Thomas Dillard Sr. (January 20, 1944 – December 10, 2025)

Visitation: Friday, December 26, 2025
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Fellowship Baptist Church of Pine Hills
6225 Clarcona Ocoee Road
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Deacon Thomas Dillard Sr., 81, of Orlando, departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Deacon Dillard was born on January 20, 1944 to Walter Sr and Gertrude Dillard. He was a part of a loving family. He had four siblings: Walter Jr. (Carrie), Annie Sue (Jordan), Ralph Sr (Louise), and Claude. All of whom have preceded him in death.

Deacon Thomas was raised in Athens, Georgia. He was raised in church, and that foundation provided his strong, deep roots in the Christian Faith. A true believer in God and the Word. Deacon Thomas excelled in academics and sports . He was always a good leader, it was exhibited through sports he played – basketball, football, and track and field. While in high school Thomas received some disturbing news that demanded his leadership as a young man. He became the head of the house. With his siblings looking to him to provide he accepted the challenge and used his leadership to make the impossible possible.

Thomas’ life was a personification of making the impossible possible. He started working at the Walt Disney Company, but found a better opportunity and started working for Robb & Stuckey Furniture Company. He started as a Truck Driver but the display of his good leadership opened the door to a promotion to manager. He worked there for 20 years. Thomas filled many roles during his life, son, brother, husband, father, friend, mediator, patriarch, provider, therapist, coach, cheerleader and many, many, more.

Deacon Thomas Dillard leaves to cherish his memories, his wife- Maudest, children- Kim (Eddie), Shawanza, Thomas Jr (Sherrell), Shanarh (Shekeya) grandchildren, Sister- in-laws, and a host of devoted loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025 from 4-6 PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, 11:00 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church of Pine Hills, 6225 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando with Pastor Alandus Sims, officiating. Interment: Pineywood Cemetery, Winter Park.