Charles Dill
February 11, 2016
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Dr. Charles Burton Dill, age 76, of Des Moines, Iowa, went peacefully from his home on earth to his home with the Savior on Thursday, February 11, 2016. He was born October 30, 1939, in Memphis, TN to Elbert and Mary Lynn (Hendren) Dill.
Charles was a graduate of Humes High School, Memphis State University, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Southern Baptist Center for Biblical Studies. He married Shirley Pepper in 1960, and together they served the Lord faithfully for over 50 years. He served various churches as youth minister, music minister and pastor. He was appointed as a Home Missionary for the Southern Baptist Convention, serving his final 19 years of active ministry in Michigan. Charles’ life Scripture verse was Jeremiah 29:11.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley (Pepper) Dill; son, Dr. Pepper (Debby) Dill; daughter, LeeLynn (Rusty) Ramseyer; sister, Harriett (Jim) Godwin; and grandchildren, Hollie, Ethan, Clay, Isabel and Grace.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Pack.
Visitation was held Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. followed by a praise service at 2 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines.
Another visitation and service will be held in Memphis, TN. Visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Forest Hill Funeral Home - East, 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN. with the praise service on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at the adjoining cemetery in Memphis.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to:
Friendship Baptist Center
1526 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Des Moines, IA 50314
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Gina ballard stonich
05/30/2016
Dear pepper, I'm so truly sorry for your loss. My dad died April 2014. It is always hard to say goodbye to our parents i loved your dad he was truly a Godly man. I just found out or i would have.sent condolences sooner.my prayers are with ..
Jean hagen
04/06/2016
Dear Shirley, When I didn't hear from you at Christmas, I was so afraid that Charles had gotten worse. I have lost your address but my dear friend found this on line for me, so I just want to tell you that I am so sorry and I know your faith in God will see you through. Please call me ...662..286..9830!!! My email doesn't work much of the time. ...God bless you! ! :)
Erica Sholley (Manor Care CNA)
02/23/2016
Charles was such a delight to care for. His love for his wife was simply breathtaking!! He made my day so much brighter. Ill never forget the times he cried just knowing that I was his care taker for the day. Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I love you both and I'm beyond greatful to have met such amazing and caring people. God Bless!!
Wayne Parker
02/15/2016
Dear Shirley and Family, please accept our condolences. We counted you guys as dear partners in ministry here in Michigan and have missed you. May God's grace strengthen you and your family in these days. You and Charles have been a blessing to us.
Donna and Norman Beckham
02/14/2016
Shirley, we were so saddened to hear that Charles had died. Over the years since we left Michigan, we have periodically been reminded of the times we spent with you and Charles and enjoyed remembering you both and the many experiences we shared. We pray that you will feel God's presence with you in these difficult days and that he will comfort you and your family.
Pam and Andrew Good
02/13/2016
Dear Shirley, praying for you and your family during this time of great loss. We just want you to know what great role models you and Charles have been to us at Columbia Ave. Baptist Church in Michigan. What a great sense of humor Charles loved to share with us all. May Gods love wrap around you and your family during the days ahead.
Tom & Terisa Tengler
02/13/2016
Shirley, Words can not express the gratitude we have for the many years of service and sacrifice you and Charles invested up here in Michigan. Charles had a wonderful influence on my life personally and professionally. May God comfort you in this tremendous loss.
Keith and Janice McKnight
02/13/2016
Oh Shirley..Heaven has gained a blessing but our hearts are missing Charles. He touched our lives in the short few years we knew you both. Hugs and Prayers for you and your dear family today.
RIck & CIndy Truesdail
02/13/2016
Shirley and family, We are saddened to hear of Charles passing but know that he is with the Lord. We enjoyed his music ministry while he was at Eastgate Baptist Church, Burton, MI, and it was a joy to know you both. God bless you.
Art Murphy
02/13/2016
So thankful for the influence of Charles Dill in my life. He was such an encouragement to me as a young college grad attending Broadmoor Baptist Church, Memphis, TN. He was the youth pastor and I was a volunteer in the children's ministry. Thank you, Charles, for being the man, Christ-follower, and friend you were. Thank you for investing and believing in me. Art Murphy www.childrensministrysolutions.com
Jim and Fran Profitt
02/13/2016
Deepest sympathy to Shirley and family. Prayers are with you during this time. Charles is Home with Jesus. What a celebration!
We remeber you both here in Michigan with so much love.
Jim and Fran Profitt
Eugene & Sandy Guthrie
02/12/2016
LeeLynn & Rusty, Shirley and family:
I want to express our sincere prayers and heartfelt concern over the passing of Brother Charles. He was such a joyful and spirit filled man. Every time I had the occasion to visit with him he was so pleasant and encouraging.
I know the assurances of God's promises will keep your hearts and minds in perfect peace in the midst of this painful yet temporary loss. (John 11:25)
Terry and Teresa Dryer
02/12/2016
Shirley, We are so sorry to hear of Charles passing. You two were a very important part of our lives and we will always remember the both of you with love.