Charlie Dillard
July 21, 1979 - August 13, 2025
Obituary
Sergeant First Class Charlie Bill Dillard Sr., “Big Charlie,” age 46, passed from his life Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, in Texarkana, Texas. Charlie was born on July 21, 1979 in Texarkana, Texas to Dink and Sally Dillard. He was a retired Army Veteran, where he passionately dedicated his life to his country for over 20 years.
At the age of 19, Charlie enlisted in the Army. He valued this service highly and attained the rank, SFC. He honorably served four tours and obtained a multitude of honors and awards.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dink Dillard, mother-in-law Teresa Williams, and those he served with.
He is survived by his wife, Crystal Dillard, son Charlie Dillard Jr., daughter Katelyn Carrell and husband Taylor, granddaughters Olivia and Allie Carrell, brother Perry Dillard, mother Sally Dillard, father-in-law Johnnie Williams and sister-in-law Heather Williams, nieces and nephews, closest friends Lacy, Reevey, and a multitude of army brothers.
Charlie served his country with honor and distinction, a commitment to duty that he carried into every aspect of his life. His dedication to our nation was surpassed only by his unwavering love for his family. He was a pillar of strength, wisdom, and unconditional support.
Charlie was a man of integrity and quiet strength, whose legacy of service, sacrifice, and love will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him. He has answered his final roll call and now rests in eternal peace.
Close family and friends will gather for an intimate memorial service on August 30th at 12:00 at The Life House Church in Texarkana AR.
Arrangements are entrusted to Tri-State Cremation and Funeral Services.
Events
Memorial
Sat Aug 30, 2025 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Life House Church • 1102 Maywood Dr, Texarkana, AR 71854
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Nic Young
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Sgt. Dillard was one of the first NCO's I met when I was stationed at Ft. Lewis after basic training. He looked after all of us new "kids" like he was our big brother. He looked after us through a move to Germany and a deployment in Iraq. He treated all of us like family and opened his house and family to us not just during holidays but all the time. He made our lives more tolerable even during the worst of situations with his Texarkana wit and his never ending optimisim. Sgt. Dillard affected more lives than he probably knew and he will be sorely missed. Rest in peace brother.
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Sasha
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There are to many memories. Our families spent so much time together, most of the time at SSG Shields house. The kids would be busy playing and all the adults were playing poker, watching football, BBQing. I remember Katie and my oldest son were best friends in kindergarten, my son mentioned he had a crush on Katie and Charlie's words were "you better keep it in your pants boy". I know I haven't seen Charlie in so many years, but atleast twice a year we'd catch up (online) and wish each other a happy birthday (he shared a birthday with my daughter), our wish each other happy holiday and sometimes just a "hey hope you and your family are doing well". Thank you for your friendship Charlie. You will definitely be missed...
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Samantha Miller
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Our other neighbors house caught on fire one night... I looked out the door to see what the noise was and it was engulfed! Wes and charleigh both ran over there because I couldn't get the home owner on the phone. Weston busted out a window and they both went through the house looking for Trey, not knowing he wasn't home. Charlie was a loud life loving feller who loved his friends hard. I'll miss seeing eachother over the fence and hollering out and hearing him say "Hey miss Sam!". He loved helping with ANY project, knowing wes didn't ever want to ask for help, so he'd come over and talk while wes worked and of course insert himself into the project. We miss you already.
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Kevin
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Fly high brother. You have left some great memories with lots of people. I remember when you decided to join the military. You was very excited and determined to give it everything.
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Donna Ayers
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I taught Charlie in high school. He was a great kid . Loved him dearly! Hugs to his family. I’m praying for you.🙏❤️🙏
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Nathan Berry
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I have so many memories of Charlie Bill he was assigned as my battle buddy in basic training and we were attached at the hip. We did everything as a team and I mean everything. Once we graduated from Benning we both went to Fort Lewis together he to C co and me to A co. Are bond continued as our families connected and we spent many weekends together cooking out, playing basketball, and cracking some cold ones. Charlie was always there for me and I him I will remember him fondly and he will never be forgotten. Until we meet again my brother!