Gary Dillon, Sr. of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away in his home on January 16, 2024, with his daughter Marlene, and his cat, Charlie, by his side. Gary was born on January 1, 1947, to William and Beatrice Dillon in Detroit, Michigan, who both preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his lifelong wife, Frances “Fran” Dillon (Pooh Bear), of 56 years, an infant child, Kenneth, who passed shortly after birth, his in-laws Lawrence and Antoinette Meli, and his stepmother-in-law Violet Meli, and his youngest brother, Glenn Dillon of Midland, Michigan. He is survived by his five children: son, William Dillon of Jacksonville, Florida, son Gary Dillon, Jr. (Toni) of Vero Beach, son Robert Dillon, Sr. (Georgia) of Vero Beach, daughter Marlene Balogh (John) of Melbourne, Florida, and son, David Dillon, Sr. (Kandy) of Vero Beach. Gary leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren who he loved very much, and always enjoyed seeing them when he could. He is also survived by his younger brother, Michael Dillon, and his brother-in-law, Frank Meli of Ferndale, Michigan.