Earl (Jack) Dillingham

PRIMM SPRINGS - In loving memory of Jack Dillingham, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. Jack passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Primm Springs, TN on March 29. 2026.

Proceeded in death by wife Irene Dillingham, parents Henry Leslie Dillingham Sr. and Annie Laurie Dillingham; brothers Henry Leslie (Juanita) Dillingham Jr., William (Elizabeth) Dillingham, Robert (Virginia) Dillingham; son in law Frank Owens; grandson Jared Joyce; great great grandson Luca Bradbury.

Survived by sons Randy (Lisa) Dillingham, Brian (April) Dillingham; daughters Suzanne Dillingham, Jackie (Alan) Russell; stepchildren Billy (Angie) Tomlinson, Denise (Gary) Blair, Jeanne (Charlie) Boner, Tina (Sid) Evans, Penny Owens, Amanda (Daniel) Bates; Blessed with 28 grandchildren, 74 great grandchildren, and 20 great great grandchildren.

From the Get-go, Jack was special. Born and raised in Nashville, TN and became a high school super star. He was a star basketball player, baseballl player, and track star. In Fact, that is how Jack got his name. He could jump so high and long that his school friends nicknamed him Jack Rabbit which eventually became Jack for short. But everyone who knew Jack knew there was nothing short about him. At 6’4” he could out jump anyone and held the Tennessee State record for high jump to prove it. After school, Jack start working at Baird Ward Printing Company and retired after 35 years. But he never stopped working, he got into carpentry. Jack became a master carpenter and woodworker, which he enjoyed. As a matter of fact, Jack enjoyed a lot of things. Just to name a few: he enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, mowing the grass, building things, playing the bass guitar, bowling, hosting family gatherings and parties, and helping others. But most of all, he enjoyed his family and friends. Jack and his wife Irene shared 45 wonderful years together, married for 36 of those years. Their bond was a testament to enduring love and companionship and a beacon of light through life's ups and downs.

Jack Dillingham will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing him or crossing his path. His kindness and unwavering love has left a mark on the hearts of many.