James Dillingham, Jr.

Born on May 15, 1946 Departed on January 31, 2017 and resided in Cottontown, TN Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White HouseFriday February 3, 2017 4:00pm to 8:00pmSaturday February 4, 2017 1:00pm to 2:00pmLife Celebration: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White HouseSaturday February 4, 2017 2:00pm to 3:00pm

James Wilson Dillingham, Jr. "Jim", also known as "Mule Man" passed away January 31, 2017 at age 70. He was preceded in death by his father, James Dillingham, Sr., and brother, Robert "Bobby" Dillingham. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Diana Dillingham; mother, Evelyn Dossett; daughters, Cindy (Heath) Messick, and Misty (R.C.) Vaughn; grandchildren, Cody "Possum", Tyler "Chipmunk", Colton "Rabbit" Justin "Porkypine", Chelsea "Little White Dove" Peyton "Bull" and Parker "Bear"; his sisters, Carol (Lanny) Burch, Dianne (Wayne) Fort, and Jan Elgin, along with several nieces and nephews. Mr. Dillingham was a veteran of the United States Marines, a member of the American Legion, the Burton Lodge and the Al Menah Shrine. Visitation will be at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House Friday from 4-8 pm, and Saturday from 1pm until service time at 2pm with interment to follow at White House Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lymphoma Society or Alive Hospice