Andrew James “Jim” Dillow, 77, of Honey Brook died on Friday, April 11, 2025, at his home, while under the loving care of his family and hospice.
He was born in Coatesville, Pa. on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1947. Jim was the son of the late Robert Andrew and Lottie (Lockhart) Dillow. He was the husband of Eileen M. (Reber) Dillow, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage.
Jim was raised on the King Ranch, where he was a cowboy until he could drive, then drove truck for the ranch. He was a graduate of the Unionville High School, class of 1965 and the General Motors Corporation training school in 1966.
Jim enlisted in the US Army as a track and wheel mechanic, lucky enough to be a driver for the post commander, until he was sent to Vietnam. When at home on leave, he met his future wife, Eileen on a blind date and was married 10 months later.
After his US Army discharge, he worked for Reber and Miller as a mechanic, later retiring after 39 years of employment with RV Industries of Honey Brook.
Jim was an active member of the Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, holding many positions within the church. He was a past master of the Howell Lodge # 405, F&AM and was a member of the New Holland VFW Post # 7362.
Jim did not back down from a challenge when it came to repairing or assembling something, there wasn’t much that he wouldn’t tackle. He loved his in-laws, the late Walter and Stella Reber and took care of both of them when they became dependent on support.
He was preceded in death by a brother, William Dillow.
Jim is survived in addition to his wife, by a daughter Dawn Marie married to Alex Wilson of Stewartstown, Pa., a sister, Jane Longabaugh, two brothers, Rocky and his wife Joan Dillow and Douglas and his wife Jen Dillow.
A masonic service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 2 PM from the Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, 4331 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, Pa. A memorial service will follow at 2:15 PM with Pastor Edward Baugh officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 PM to 2 PM at the church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family at the Honey Brook Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jim to the Honey Brook Presbyterian Church, PO Box 276, Honey Brook, Pa. 19344-0276.
Arrangements by The Labs Funeral Home, Inc. of Honey Brook, Pa.
For additional information and online condolences, please visit www.thelabsfh.com