Celebrating the life of
Joseph F. Dillon, III
July 06, 1942 - March 13, 2017
Former Co-Owner Rabey Electric Co.
Joseph F. Dillon, III
Joseph F. Dillon, III, 74, died Monday, March 13, 2017. He was born in Savannah, son of Joseph F. Dillon, Jr. and Mary Bennett Dillon. Mr. Dillon was a 1961 graduate of Benedictine Military School followed by attending Jacksonville University. He apprenticed with Electrical Union 508 and also joined the Georgia National Guard serving for six years. Mr. Dillon worked at various electrical companies prior to being co-owner of Rabey Electric Co. until his retirement in 2000. He was a communicant of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, served as president of the Eagles where he was listed in Who’s Who, member of the Savannah Jaycees, the Savannah Yacht Club, the Shenanigan’s, Forest City Gun Club and former owner of Big Cypress Hunting Club and Plantation. Mr. Dillon was a U.S. Coastguard certified boat captain running charter fishing excursions and above all was an avid outdoorsman. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Julianne Dillon Mullins, brother-in-law, Roy Mullins and granddaughter, Kayla Smith.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Harriett Miller Dillon of Savannah; three children, Mary Starr Dillon (Phil) of Aiken, SC; Joseph F. Dillon, IV (Karen) of Savannah; Stephanie Dillon Smith (Brian) of Orlando, FL; ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glenn and Sandy Miller of Savannah; nine nieces and nephews and nine great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church followed by the rosary at 12:00 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m.
Interment will be in Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 11500 Middleground Rd., Savannah, GA 31419 or the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer and Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Dr., Savannah, GA 31405.
Mr.Joe was a good man and will be missed
- James Perkins, Savannah , Ga
Dear Harriet, many years have passed, but the early years on Wilmington Island and the wonderful supportive community we were a part of have not been forgotten. My heart goes out to you and your family in your loss.
- Venetia Roberts Butler, Tybee Island, GA
Dear Harriet, My Family and I send you our Thoughts and Prayers for your loss. We cherish our memories of festive times spent with you and Joe. May He Rest In Peace. Love to You and yours, Gerry Dillon and Family
- Gerry Dillon and Family, Savannah , Georgia
Stephanie, I am sorry for your loss. I pray that you will find comfort with the love of family and friends and that God will embrace you in this difficult time.
- Barbara Baker, Oviedo, FL
I am sorry to hear about Mr Joe he was a hard acting man with a heart of gold he helped me through some bad times in my younger days and I'll always be grateful god bless you all
- Tommy toler , Bloomingdale, Ga
My sincerest condolences go out to your family, it's never easy losing someone in death. May you take comfort in God's promise found at Revelation 21:4, which says "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” This verse brought me peace when I experienced loss, I hope it can do the same for you. May the memories you have give you strength during this difficult time.
- Jae Mckenzie , Savannah , GA
Harriett, So sorry...My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
- Kathy Atherton, Savannah, GA
Harriett, our condolences to you and all of your family. Joe will be missed.
- Jackie and Larry Haynes, Savannah, GA
Our Deepest Sympathy to each of you.. May it be a comfort to know 'Joe is at rest' Our Heavenly Father promises in heaven there is no sickness, no sadness, no sorrow, no tears. May the Holy Spirit fill your hearts with peace, to comfort you and give you strength at this saddest time. We have lost a Dear Friend and everyone has lost a Good Man.
- Williams: Sydney, Lois, Randall, Sefton, & Gary, Pembroke, Georgia, 31321
Harriett, Thinking of you and your family. Much love to you all.
- Emily Saussy, Savannah , Ga
Mr.Joe was a good man and will be missed
- James Perkins, Savannah , Ga
Dear Harriet, many years have passed, but the early years on Wilmington Island and the wonderful supportive community we were a part of have not been forgotten. My heart goes out to you and your family in your loss.
- Venetia Roberts Butler, Tybee Island, GA
Dear Harriet, My Family and I send you our Thoughts and Prayers for your loss. We cherish our memories of festive times spent with you and Joe. May He Rest In Peace. Love to You and yours, Gerry Dillon and Family
- Gerry Dillon and Family, Savannah , Georgia
Stephanie, I am sorry for your loss. I pray that you will find comfort with the love of family and friends and that God will embrace you in this difficult time.
- Barbara Baker, Oviedo, FL
I am sorry to hear about Mr Joe he was a hard acting man with a heart of gold he helped me through some bad times in my younger days and I'll always be grateful god bless you all
- Tommy toler , Bloomingdale, Ga
My sincerest condolences go out to your family, it's never easy losing someone in death. May you take comfort in God's promise found at Revelation 21:4, which says "he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” This verse brought me peace when I experienced loss, I hope it can do the same for you. May the memories you have give you strength during this difficult time.
- Jae Mckenzie , Savannah , GA
Harriett, So sorry...My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
- Kathy Atherton, Savannah, GA
Harriett, our condolences to you and all of your family. Joe will be missed.
- Jackie and Larry Haynes, Savannah, GA
Our Deepest Sympathy to each of you.. May it be a comfort to know 'Joe is at rest' Our Heavenly Father promises in heaven there is no sickness, no sadness, no sorrow, no tears. May the Holy Spirit fill your hearts with peace, to comfort you and give you strength at this saddest time. We have lost a Dear Friend and everyone has lost a Good Man.
- Williams: Sydney, Lois, Randall, Sefton, & Gary, Pembroke, Georgia, 31321
Harriett, Thinking of you and your family. Much love to you all.
- Emily Saussy, Savannah , Ga
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
