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ObituariesSeptember 5, 1998

ANNA, Ill. -- Roy Lee Dillow, 88, of Anna died Friday, Sept. 4, 1998, at City Care Center in Cobden. He was born July 26, 1910, in Anna, son of William and Pearl Lingle Dillow. He and Ruby Tellor were married Aug. 17, 1929. She died Oct. 18, 1988. He and Cleta Mae Neighbors Tellor were married Sept. 6, 1989. She died Jan. 6, 1997...

ANNA, Ill. -- Roy Lee Dillow, 88, of Anna died Friday, Sept. 4, 1998, at City Care Center in Cobden.

He was born July 26, 1910, in Anna, son of William and Pearl Lingle Dillow. He and Ruby Tellor were married Aug. 17, 1929. She died Oct. 18, 1988. He and Cleta Mae Neighbors Tellor were married Sept. 6, 1989. She died Jan. 6, 1997.

Dillow was retired from McDonnell Douglas Aircraft. He was a flight instructor with the U.S. Air Force during World War II.

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Survivors include two sons, Charles and Gerald Dillow, both of Anna, six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and numerous stepchildren and step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother and sister.

Friends may call at Crain Funeral Home in Anna from 6 to 9 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Joe Aldridge officiating. Burial will be in Casper Cemetery.

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