Dewey was born in McCracken County, Kentucky on March 27, 1937 to Hubert and Julia Peyton Dillworth. He was a graduate of Heath High School and served in the United States Army. He was a floor covering installer in this area for many years then retired from Lowes in the retail sales department. He was a longtime member of Spring Bayou Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He volunteered at Carson Center, was an avid UK basketball fan, and enjoyed camping, traveling and gospel music.
He is survived by his wife, Shelba Payton Dillworth; daughter, Debbie (Steve) Willoughby of Kevil; son, Phillip Dillworth of Kevil; grandchildren, Devin Willoughby and Bryce Willoughby; brother, Carl (Pat) Dillworth of Kevil; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his first wife of 56 years, Deanna Dillworth; daughter, Darla Kay Dillworth; son, Dewayne M. Dillworth; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm Sunday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Wes Morehead officiating. Visitation will begin at 1pm Sunday at the funeral home.
A private graveside memorial service at Woodlawn Memorial Garden will be held at a later date.
Dewey was born in McCracken County, Kentucky on March 27, 1937 to Hubert and Julia Peyton Dillworth. He was a graduate of Heath High School and served in the United States Army. He was a floor covering installer in this area for many years then retired from Lowes in the retail sales department. He was a longtime member of Spring Bayou Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He volunteered at Carson Center, was an avid UK basketball fan, and enjoyed camping, traveling and gospel music.
He is survived by his wife, Shelba Payton Dillworth; daughter, Debbie (Steve) Willoughby of Kevil; son, Phillip Dillworth of Kevil; grandchildren, Devin Willoughby and Bryce Willoughby; brother, Carl (Pat) Dillworth of Kevil; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his first wife of 56 years, Deanna Dillworth; daughter, Darla Kay Dillworth; son, Dewayne M. Dillworth; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm Sunday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Wes Morehead officiating. Visitation will begin at 1pm Sunday at the funeral home.
A private graveside memorial service at Woodlawn Memorial Garden will be held at a later date.
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