He owned and operated Bedford Tavern. He enjoyed watching all types of sports, especially Horse Racing and NASCAR.
Dillard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Wanda Simpson, of Evansville; and sons, Gregory Simpson of Richland City, IN and Brian Simpson of Evansville.
Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, December 9, 2011, at Alexander East Chapel, with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery in Poole, KY. Friends may visit Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.