DILLON LOUIS C. A 1960 graduate of Gary Roosevelt High School and 1981 graduate of Roosevelt University (Chicago). Louis and his wife, Carolyn (Coleman), returned to their native Gary in 2009, after being away for more than 50 years. An avid sports enthusiast, Louis was a proud Vietnam veteran, a former supervisor with US Steel Joliet, Waukegan and Pittsburgh corporate offices. He leaves to mourn his loss, Carolyn Coleman Waddell Dillon, devoted wife of 39 years; a son, Dennis Alan Waddell Dillon (Heather); two daughters, Roxanne Elizabeth Lee (Seung), and Kirsten Antoinette Hodgkins (Craig); three grandchildren, Bethany Grace Dillon, Mason Christopher Black, Shenille Elizabeth Black; his mother, Effie; five siblings, David (Melanie), Frederick, Willeana Jenkins (Donald), Letitia Page (Al), Linda Moton (Percy); a multitude of other relatives and friends. The Wounded Warrior Project has been established for those wishing to contribute. All services will be held at New Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2416 Pierce Street, Gary, IN 46407. Wake: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 10:00a.m. Burial: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL 60421. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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