James “Jim” Edward Dillie, 81, passed away December 29, 2020 at John Knox Village. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter 243, P.O. Box 2164, Lee’s Summit, MO 64063.
Jim was born September 27, 1939 to James Elmer and Anna Elizabeth (Eagon) Dillie in Washington, PA. He was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School. Jim entered the U.S. Air Force in 1961 and served until December of 1965. Following his service to the country, Jim worked for RCA Television as a technician. He was a Girl Scout leader of Troop 537 in First Christian Church of North Kansas City. For several years Jim coached Little League baseball in North Kansas City. He was involved with the Vietnam Veterans Association, Lee’s Summit. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen in 2002.
Survivors include two daughters, Michele (Shelly) Allen and husband, Todd, of Kansas City, MO, and Rockele (Rocky) Hommes and husband, Kyle, of Lee’s Summit, MO; grandchildren, Amanda Allen, Cody Allen, Kyle Ewart, and Stephen Hommes; a brother, Greg Dillie and wife, Patty, of Washington, PA; nieces, Kim Dillie and Paula Acheson.
