OBITUARY
Kenneth "Ken" Allen Dillon
15 August, 1968 – 11 January, 2021
Mr. Kenneth (Ken) Allen Dillon, age 52 of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2021 at NOVANT Health Presbyterian in Charlotte. Born on August 15, 1968 in Forsyth County, Kenneth was the son of the late Eugene Dillon and Jacquelyn McBride Dillon.
Ken was an employee of City of Charlotte where he worked in maintenance with the light rail system. He loved to ride his motorcycle, volunteered at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer, and worked on the steam locomotives and tracks. At home, he loved to cook and enjoyed relaxing by the firepit. He had a tremendous love for his family and his two boys were his pride and joy.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 2 years, Falyn Peacock Dillon and his sons, Danton Dillon and Devin Dillon. He also leaves behind his brother, Johnnie Dillon (Jill) and several nieces and nephews.
A private visitation and memorial service will be on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home in China Grove. The family has requested you kindly remember Ken with a memorial in his honor to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.linn-honeycutt.com. Linn-Honeycutt Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Dillon.
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Memories
Kenneth "Ken" Allen Dillon
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ADD A MEMORYEssence Douglas
20 January 2021
A beautiful soul gone too soon. My deepest condolences to your family.
Lisa Pinnello
20 January 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ken. Praying for your family at this time.
Charlie Botello
20 January 2021
Ken,
Thank you for being a real friend. Straight forward, honest, and always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. You always stood for what you believed in...and for that you have my respect.
May the LORD protect and Bless your beautiful family always.
Rest in Peace my friend.
Mitzi Cartrette
15 January 2021
Johnnie and family, sorry for your loss. Your old neighbor Mitzi.
Howard Webster
15 January 2021
I have known Ken many years through our hardware store in Walkertown. Always enjoyed seeing him and talking railroad with him as my grandfather was a railroad man all his life. My condolences to his family, may you be surrounded by Gods love and find comfort and peace in the coming days.
Amber Horton
13 January 2021
Ken took the time to help me when I needed someone the most. I was making real changes to improve my life. He took a chance on me and gave me job. I had no idea that the job would make such an impact. I got to know him and Falyn and his aunt clarice. Such a blessing that they all became. This saddens me. My heart goes out to his family!
Steve Burns
13 January 2021
The last time I saw Ken was at the Best Western just outside Lexington KY. We had dinner and a couple beers. Talked to him and Prentice on 3 way a couple times but that was the last time I saw him.Rest in peace brother prayers 🙏 for the family.
keith dillon
13 January 2021
I was so shocked to hear of Kenneth's passing . After our parents passed we cousins lost contact with one another and that is my loss . Kenneth indeed had a hearty laugh and would brighten any room . Praying for his family ! So sorry Johnny that you've lost your brother - praying for you all ! God bless . Keith Dillon
Chris Skidmore
13 January 2021
I worked with Ken at the NC Transportation museum for 9 years. He was one of the hardest working people I've ever known. I don't think he ever went more than 5 minutes without laughing. He had a positive influence on everyone who was around him.
Davey Grubbs
12 January 2021
I worked with Ken for many years at Allied. Ken was honest,trustworthy and always willing to help. He will be missed
Barry Shaw
12 January 2021
It wasn't too long after Ken started working @ Allied Systems, that his sweet mother, started, occasionally, bringing baked goods to the driver's room. (Always delicious). She let it slip one day( I'm supposing) , his nickname was "Puddin" as a child growing up. I "caught" it. From then on; Ken was "Puddin" to me. When I saw him, it was hey "Puddin" , what's up, or how ya doin'? He never rebuked it, never got upset. The ONLY carhauler, I'm betting , that carried a bicycle and charcoal grill behind the cab on his truck. He, truly, was a UNIQUE individual, full of life, resourceful, making the most out of whatever came his way. I did not realize it at the time, but Ken Dillon( "Puddin") was one of the blessings God allowed me to experience. RIP my FRIEND !