Dillard House executive died Sunday

The death this week of the president/CEO of the Dillard House in Rabun County, John Dillard, has shaken that northeast Georgia county. A private memorial service is planned for the 69-year old Dillard. The family has released this statement: “John’s wife (Louise D. Dillard) and his two children, Natalie Dillard Cross and John Earl Dillard, will continue their best efforts to honor the legacy of John Dillard and the continuance of the Dillard House.” The Dillard House was started by John Dillard’s grandmother in 1917. He took over as president in 1989 and played a part in the community by serving on several boards and helping further the growth and development of the county.