Rico Jamal Dillard

Mr. Rico Jamal Dillard was born January 22, 1990, to Clarence Dillard and Sarah Gary in Laurens County, South Carolina.

He attended the public schools of Laurens County, South Carolina where he was a graduate of the Clinton High School Class of 2008.

Rico was employed at AVX in Fountain, South Carolina for four years until his health declined.

He was loved by many family and friends and was also had a love for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Beatrice Dillard, Clarence Dillard Sr., and Bobby Gary; and two aunts: Gaynelle Dillard and Brenda Young.

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Mr. Rico Jamal Dillard entered into eternal rest at his home at the age of thirty-five.

In addition to his parents, he leaves to cherish his memories his two sons, Juwan Ramsey and Tyrell Dillard; his grandmother, Ethel Mae Gary; four aunts: Patricia Gary of Clinton SC, Patricia Loretta Gary of Joanna SC, Ethel Lois Godfrey of Clinton SC, and Angela Gary of Clinton SC; two great aunts: Lena Smith and Hattie Richardson both of Clinton SC; two uncles: Ulysses (Sonny) Gary and Sammie Gary both of Clinton SC; nine special cousins: Cortez Gary, Alexis Gary, Nyja Mobley, Michael Smith, Janay Gary, Monique Kelly, Shannon Kelly, Erica Kelly all of Clinton SC, and Mario Dillard of Elgin SC; one great-great aunt, Mattie McCrackin of Joanna SC; three special friends: Katondra (Nookie) Mims, Quayla Evans, and Jameel Evans all of Clinton SC; and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss his dearly.   

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