Melvin Ray

Dillard

Melvin Ray Dillard, 80, of Charleston, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026. He was born to the late Joe Samuel and Joye Loraine Dillard.

In addition to his parents, Melvin is preceded in death by his brothers Marvin Dillard, Kenneth Dillard, and Gary Dillard.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 51 years, Jamal Cassem Dillard; Timothy Dillard; Julye Dillard; Mark Lacy; Joey Dillard; Stanley Dillard; Florentina Ciordia; Frank Ciordia; Sophia Ciordia; Gabriella Ciordia; Zach Shelton; and Seth Dillard.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, in the mausoleum chapel at Sunset Memorial Park.