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Obituary for Gilbert Booker Dillard III

February 4, 1958 – July 7, 2024

Gilbert Booker Dillard III, a native of Springfield MA was born February 4, 1958, at 5:14pm. He was the first and oldest son of Opal Jean Gray & Gilbert Booker Dillard Jr. two first generation college students who met and fell in love at Central State University in Wilberforce, OH. Gilbert was born in Newburgh, NY and spent the first few years …

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II was very sad to hear about Gilbert's passing he was a good man 

II was very sad to hear about Gilbert's passing he was a good man 

II was very sad to hear about Gilbert's passing he was a good ma…

I offer my heartfelt condolences. Holding you all close in my thoughts and prayers.
I offer my heartfelt condolences. Holding you all close in my thoughts and prayers.
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Born

February 4th, 1958
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Passed away

July 7th, 2024
Springfield, MA

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Cause of death

Heart failure

Method of disposition

Cremation

Harrell Funeral Home
Funeral services provided by

Harrell Funeral Home

Hospice care provided by

Bonita Dillard-Gaby

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