Gary Lynn Dillard, age 68 of Seguin, passed away at his residence on November 15, 2022.  Gary was born in Lubbock, Texas on October 6, 1954 to Melba and AR Dillard.

Gary was the second born of two children and grew up living and working with his father on the family farm. He attended Hereford schools and was flying gliders by the age of twelve. After graduating high school with his private pilot's license already in hand, he headed to Louisiana Tech University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Aviation and Airport Administration. After a short stint in Corpus Christi as a flight instructor, he was hired by Othal Brand Sr. to fly for Griffin and Brand Produce Co. in McAllen, Texas. Later he added flying for Card Co. and the wonderfully Larry Hofland family. Additionally, he took to the skies with Jones and Jones Inc. Gary served on the Airport Advisory Board before leaving to live in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Together with his wife, Carol, they developed a very successful retail business, The Corner Store Inc. He served as President of the Lions Club, actively supported the 4-H program and together with his wife served on the board for the Colorado State Workforce.

Gary was an avid sportsman. His best memories were spent with friends hunting, skiing, camping and horseback adventures in the high country. He had an uncanny knack for making, keeping, and communicating with friends from church, schools and business. Gary touched so many lives. Even with his long journey dealing with diabetes, cancer and kidney failure, he made friends with doctors and health care workers everywhere he went.

Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Mary Carol Collins; his mother, Melba Dillard; sister, Glenda Tiner; cousin, Barbara Dillard McCallon; great nieces, Brooklyn Allen, Tynneson Allen; nephew, Colston Allen. He is also survived by his constant companion and faithful dog Wendy.

A memorial service is planned for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA  22116-7023, or the MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030 or the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, Maryland 20852. The family encourages all to become organ donors.