Axton James Dillard, born January 3, 2013, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and a resident of Columbia, Mississippi, passed away on October 30, 2026. A Celebration of Life was held on November 1, 2026, at Woodlawn Church in Columbia, MS. Bro. Wiley Graham and Pastor Jerron Carney officiated the service.
Axton was a remarkable soul whose vibrant spirit touched everyone around him. Whether he was pouring his energy into playing football, keeping the beat on the drums in the band, tearing up the dirt tracks on his dirt bike, or diving into a favorite video game, he approached his passions with genuine enthusiasm. Beneath his adventurous and fun-loving exterior lay a deeply kindhearted, thoughtful, and gentle young man who cherished his family and showed immense love for animals. Smart, funny, and endlessly caring, Axton left a lasting impression on the hearts of all who knew him.
Axton was preceded in death by his mother, Shaila Holland.
He is survived by his father, Jonathan Dillard (Kelsey); sisters, Cheyenne Carnley, Liberty Carnley, Jocelyn Dillard, Alana Dillard, Keely Fuqua, and Emery Robbins; his brother, Dawson Robbins; his grandparents, James Dillard, Rebecca Dillard, Cheryl Carnley, and Johnny Carnley (Tonua); his uncle, Jared Dillard; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
