Roger Dills

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Roger “Pete” Dills, age 70 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered into rest Saturday, January 7, 2017.  Mr. Dills was born in Homer, Georgia a son of the late Curtis Andrew Dills, Sr. and the late Janie Whitlock Dills, wasa U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, was a member of Nicholson Baptist Church and was retired from Jackson Electric after thirty five years of service as a line foreman.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Dills is preceded by brothers, Curtis Andrew Dills, Jr., Pledger Dills, David Dills, Jerry Dills and Willie Dills.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-five years, Marie Bellamy Dills of Jefferson, sisters, Hazel Brewer of Athens,  Betty Thurmond of Hull, Jeanette McDonald of Statham, Shirley Roberts of Jacksonville, Florida, Martha Whelchel of Jefferosn, and Carolyn Hill of Commerce.  Special Niece, Breanna Daniel of Bainbridge and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 9, 2017 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Carpenter and Dr. Ronnie Healan officiating with burial to follow in Evans Memory Gardens with Military Honors.  Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Danny Dills, Ricky Dills, Don Brewer, Dan Skelton, Alex Pledger and Robbie Ames.  The family will receive friends 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association of Georgia Chapter, 5881 Glenridge Drive, Suite 200, Atlanta, Georgia  30328 or to www.alsaga.org

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.

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