Michael Gerald Dill, “Jerry”, 67, of Ocilla, Georgia, died Friday, October 14, 2022, in Tifton, Georgia.
Private graveside service will be held at Satilla Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 1 PM until 2 PM, at the Ocilla United Methodist Church, in Ocilla, Georgia, in the social hall.
Mr. Dill was born October 10, 1955, in Ocilla, Georgia, to the late William Gerald Grantham and the late Emma Dell Dill. He was a 1974 graduate of Tift County High School. Mr. Dill worked as a contractor for most of his life owning and operating his company, M. G. Dill & Sons. He loved the kids in his community and coached for many years in the Irwin County Youth Wrestling Program and the Irwin County Youth Baseball League. Mr. Dill enjoyed the fall season and attending dove shoots with friends, his kids, and his beloved dog, Chance. But most of all he loved his family fiercely and was proud of his three children.
He is survived by his wife, Angela Dill; two sons and their spouses: Michael Dill & Lauren of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina and Jake Dill & Haley of Pauline, South Carolina; a daughter, Kelly Dill & Catherine of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren: Darby Dill, Cy Dill and Aubree Cunningham; two brothers: Eddie Dill & wife, Belinda and Jehue Dill, Jr., both of Tifton; and a sister, Debra Dill Betancourt, of Florida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Jehue Dill, Sr.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests those desiring to send memorials, may send them to Ocilla Wrestling Club, 309 West 5th Street, Ocilla, Georgia, 31774.