Thomas Mitchell Dillow Sr.

June 29, 1926 - June 28, 2008

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Services:
 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 11:00 AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD, with Fr. Ray Schmidt officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation:
 

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, with prayers being held at 7:00 PM followed by the Knight's of Columbus prayers at 7:10 PM.
 

Thomas “Tommy” Mitchell Dillow, Sr., 81, of Hollywood, MD, died June 28, 2008 at his residence. Born June 29, 1926 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of the late Joseph Alfred and Roberta Goldsborough Dillow, Sr. He was the loving husband of Patricia VanSise Dillow whom he married on November 27, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD. He was the devoted father of Thomas M. “Mickey” Dillow and his wife Peggy of Hollywood, MD, Karan L. “Tootie” Dillow of Fremont, NC, Danielle “Danie” Fields and her husband John of Hollywood, MD, W. David “Doc” Dillow and his companion Ellie of Hollywood, MD, Richard P. “Sam” Dillow and his wife Barbara of Glenwood City, WI, Robin McGolrick and her husband Chip, of Hollywood, MD and James P. “Jimmy” Dillow of Hollywood, MD.  He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and his brother Joseph Alfred Dillow of California, MD. He was preceded in death by his siblings Charles Goldsborough “Harpo” or “Doc” Dillow, Robert Enders “Bobby” Dillow and Alice Ann Dillow. Tommy was an avid farmer and a lifelong St. Mary’s County resident. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy “Class of 1944”. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM and 7:10 PM by the Knights of Columbus. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 11:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Steven Dillow, Jason Dillow, Ryan Fields, Joseph McGolrick, Jack Dillow and Michael Dillow. Honorary pallbearers will be Nickolas Dillow and David Dillow. Contributions may be made to the Msgr. Harris Scholarship Fund, St. John’s Catholic Church, 43927 St. John’s Church Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or  Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, I will always remember the good times at the farm, with our families."
- Cheryl Beavens
- Posted: Saturday, July 5, 2008

"Robin so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time."
- Sherry McCartney Quade -- Classmate
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008

"Mrs. Dillow, Tootie, Jimmy, and the entire Dillow Family. We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! "
- Sue (Bowles) & Francis, Jimmy & Peggy Bowles and the entire Vallandingham Family Abell
- Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2008

"Pat, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You and Tommy were good friends to my mom and dad. My mom really enjoyed the many conversations she had with you and Allie Bauer."
- Ruth Ann (Wall) Beaver
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"Jimmy, we just heard of your fathers passing. Our prayers are with you and your family."
- Jim and Janet Williams
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"We are very sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time."
- David, Laura & Emily Bryda
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"Jimmy,sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts are with you and your family."
- Wayne & Rita Abell
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"My thoughts and prayers have been with you during this very difficult time for you and your family Karan. Peace be with you."
- Danna Metz
- Posted: Wednesday, July 2, 2008

"Our prayers are with the family."
- Jean & Spurgeon Terry
- Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

"Sorry to hear about your loss Doc. Wish we could be there like you were here for mom. We Love you, Gail, Amber & Andrew"
- Gail, Amber & Andrew Hanline
- Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

"Jimmy & Leslie (and all of the Dillow Family). We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of your father. He will be greatly missed. Truly a remarkable man that will live within all of our hearts for the remainder of our years!"
- Joe, Tammy & Jeremy Knott
- Posted: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

"Jimmy We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.Our prayers are with you and your family.Please call us if you need anything."
- Debbie & Bobby DeMarr
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"To MomMom and all of my family: I just wanted to write and let you know that I miss and love you all. I wish I could be there with all of you right now. I can still picture PopPop at the end of the dinner table with his cards showing me how to play solitaire. I wish that I could have gotten Evan down there to meet him. Just know that in our hearts we are always with you, just as we know that he is always with us. We love you and we will see you all soon."
- Nick, Lindsay, and Evan Dillow
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"Dillow family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I remember your dad from when I spent many nights in your home growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. "
- Dennis and Gail (Payne) Woodburn
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"Jimmy, Sorry about the passing of your Father. He was a very nice man. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
- Michael & Wanda Norris
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"Robin, we are so sorry for your loss. The memories you and your family have gathered through the years are yours to keep forever. Your father will always live in your heart."
- Martha Crenshaw & Family
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"Mommom Dillow, Mickey, Tootie, Dani, Doc, Sam, Robin, and Jimmy, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families. Poppop Dillow or Moose as we called him, will always be in our thoughts every time we pass the farm. Please let us know if you need any thing at all. We will always cherish the many card games and laughs we had with him. We will all miss him. Our prayers are with you all. Love, Bernie, Debbie, and family "
- Debbie Norris
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"So sorry to hear of Mr. Dillow passing away. I use to be a altar server @ St. John's so I remember him from when I was a child. God has a very special angel now!"
- Shirley Combs Trossbach & Children
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"Karan and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories give you peace through these difficult times. "
- Louise Johnson, Central Prison, Raleigh, NC
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"Pat and Family. Ruby and I are sorry to hear about Tommy passing. When I drive by St. Johns and look at your farm I smile and remember Mom bringing us over to get milk. It is still a pleasant childhood memory. Know that you and your family are in our prayers. "
- Tom & Ruby Long
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"Doc and Family. We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I visited the Dillow farm or several occassions and was always treated with generous hospitality from all that I met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
- Dan Bowers
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"Please accept our heartfelt condolences on this heavy loss. Your entire extended family will be in our thoughts and prayers. "
- Cathy and Rick Greer
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"The Dillow farm has been my home away from home for awhile now. Tommy has always been the strong center of the family and farm. He was always loved and will be greatly missed. I wish all of his wonderful family the best in these hard times."
- John Delozier
- Posted: Monday, June 30, 2008

"I loved him. I will miss him. He wouldn't want me to say much more than that about him in a public way I don't think. Hang in there friends, the Bailey family will always be there for you. "
- Pat Bailey Leslie
- Posted: Sunday, June 29, 2008

"Rachel, Truman, Maci & Lil Tru: We are very sorry to hear your grandfather passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Dillow family. Love, Skip&Anne"
- Skip & Anne James
- Posted: Sunday, June 29, 2008

"Pat and family, So sorry to hear about Tommy's passing. Are prayers are with you all."
- Sandy Long-Eversberg
- Posted: Sunday, June 29, 2008

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
- Jerry & Anita Hicks
- Posted: Sunday, June 29, 2008