William Martin Dillon, affectionately known as Billy, ascended into the arms of Jesus Saturday, October 17th, 2026, at 69 years of age.

Billy was born on November 4th, 1956, in Kleberg County Texas to Viola Gillum. He was a 20-year Navy veteran who served his country with pride and a passion for freedom. Billy developed a discipline for hard work in the Navy that continued after retirement, leading him to 15 years of service in the West Texas oil fields. As a member of Central Baptist Church, Bonham, Texas, He loved the Lord and his church family. Billy is preceded in death by his sister, Linda Stovall, and his mother, Viola Rhoads.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home, Bonham, TX. There is no service scheduled at this time.