(From Daniel Funeral Home)James “Jim” Herschel Dill, age 75, of Lamar, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on September 1, 2026.
Jim was born May 1, 1951, in Lockwood, Missouri, to Herschel Leon Dill and Dora Mae (Taylor) Dill. He graduated from Greenfield High School with the Class of 1970. On June 17, 1972, Jim married Carol Ann Schmitt in Greenfield, Missouri, and together they shared 54 years of marriage.
Jim worked at O’Sullivan Industries in Lamar for 35 years before going to work for Golden Business Forms in Golden City. He later became a driver for the Amish, a job he especially enjoyed and often said was his favorite.
Jim was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lamar. He was also a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, where he served as Grand Knight for several years. Jim was always willing to lend a hand and was known for organizing numerous fundraisers. He could often be found at the fair cooking turkey legs and pork rinds and visiting with friends and members of the community.
Jim enjoyed fishing and was an avid baseball fan, faithfully watching both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves. Above all, though, Jim loved his family. His favorite pastime was picking on his grandchildren, a tradition they will surely remember with a smile for years to come.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Carol; two sons, Brad (Jennifer) Dill of Carthage, Missouri, and Mike (Autumn) Dill of Brookline, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Devin Dill, Lanishea Lambert, Eric Dill, Wyatt Dill, Dakota Dill, Hollie Dill, and Steven Dill; five step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald (Diane) Dill of Sylvania, Missouri; and four sisters, Susan (Gary) Sewel of Joplin, Missouri, Elaine Harper of Greenfield, Missouri, Linda Sexton of Greenfield, Missouri, and Rose Moore of Lebanon, Missouri.
Jim was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lamar. He was also a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, where he served as Grand Knight for several years. Jim was always willing to lend a hand and was known for organizing numerous fundraisers. He could often be found at the fair cooking turkey legs and pork rinds and visiting with friends and members of the community.
Jim enjoyed fishing and was an avid baseball fan, faithfully watching both the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves. Above all, though, Jim loved his family. His favorite pastime was picking on his grandchildren, a tradition they will surely remember with a smile for years to come.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Carol; two sons, Brad (Jennifer) Dill of Carthage, Missouri, and Mike (Autumn) Dill of Brookline, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Devin Dill, Lanishea Lambert, Eric Dill, Wyatt Dill, Dakota Dill, Hollie Dill, and Steven Dill; five step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald (Diane) Dill of Sylvania, Missouri; and four sisters, Susan (Gary) Sewel of Joplin, Missouri, Elaine Harper of Greenfield, Missouri, Linda Sexton of Greenfield, Missouri, and Rose Moore of Lebanon, Missouri.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and his in-laws, Ralph and Carol Schmitt.
A Rosary will be held at 5:30 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2026, at Daniel Funeral Home, with visitation to follow from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lamar, Missouri, with burial to follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Lamar.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be made in care of Daniel Funeral Home.
Condolences may be shared at www.dfhlamar.com.
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