Richard Morris Dillard

9 Dec 1954 in Sterling, Kansas - 10 Aug 2010 in Saint Louis, Missouri 

Dillard, Richard M. (Rick), 55, died August 10th. Former TWA/American Airlines Flight Attendant, Caterer, and Health Club Manager. Born December 9, 1954 in Sterling, Kansas, Rick was active in theater and swimming at Wichita West High School and Drury University in Springfield, MO where he obtained his bachelor's degree. He went on to study Theology, Philosophy, and Art at Oxford University and the University of Calcutta. Rick always saw the beauty in everything around him and spent many hours creating fun and unique furniture which he would sell at his annual "Chairs for Charity" event benefitting the St. Louis Effort for AIDS. He was a recipient of the Cartier First Aide Award recognizing individuals for exemplary support and service to the HIV/AIDS community. Rick is survived by his parents, George Richard "Dick" and LaUna "Lee" Dillard, siblings Steve (Gena), Susan (Jan), niece Brittany and nephew Brad. Service: Monday, Aug. 16th, 2 p.m., 9th Street Abbey, St. Louis, MO. Memorials: St. Louis Effort for AIDS or the charity of your choice. 
 

Published by Wichita Eagle from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2010.

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