James "Jamie" Olen Dillon

James “Jamie” Olen Dillon departed this world on March 31, 2025,at the age of 56. He resided in Gulfport, MS with his devoted wife of 16 years.

For 38 years Jamie dedicated his life to the service of our country and his brothers and sisters in arms. He served in Operation Enduring Freedom as well as multiple operations in Belize, Honduras and Panama. Upon retirement from the US Army, Jamie continued his service to our country at the Department of Veteran Affairs. He enjoyed vacationing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Louie and Freddie Dillon, Olen and Maxine Sheridan; and father in law, Terry Doyle.

Jamie is survived by his wife Alysha Dillon; four children; Samantha Dillon, Matthew Dillon, Amber and Michael Waldrop, and their mother Veronica Ashburn; daughter, Aimee and Kyle Getman, and her mother Tara Liprie; three grandchildren Stella and Liam Waldrop and Lucas Dillon; parents Jim and Joan Dillon; siblings, Jeff and Candy Dillon, Chasity and Bryan Stewart; mother in law, Rose Doyle and John Whitaker; father in law, Brett and Tammy Bridges; brother in law, Joshua and Rebecca Faciane; brother in law, Chris; along with many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 2, 2025, at 12:30 pm, with visitation starting at 9:30 am at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS 39503. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Ave. Biloxi, MS 39531.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport served the family. An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.RiemannFamily.com