Manuel Dillard, age 88 of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, January 08, 2026, at DCH of Tuscaloosa. The family will have a private Burial Service Monday, January 12, 2026. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel will be directing the service.

Manual passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and unmatched skill. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and family man who cherished his family above all else.

Manual was the proud and loving father of two children whom he adored dearly: Tim Dillard (Yvonne) and Tammy Graham (Roger). He found great joy in his grandchildren: Adam Graham (Stephanie), Andrew Dillard (Megan), Harrison Dillard, and his beloved granddaughter, Devyn Dillard. His family was the center of his world, and his love for them was evident in all he did.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Murry Hobson Dillard and Ellen Lucille O’Bryant Dillard; his sisters, Trevna Dillard, Letha Tilley, and Sarah Buford; his brothers, James Murry Dillard and Rayvon Dillard; and his niece, Charlotte Pugh.

By trade, Manual was a Master Machinist, a title he earned through years of dedication, precision, and exceptional craftsmanship. There was truly nothing he could not do or fix. His talent, problem-solving ability, and strong work ethic were widely known and deeply respected.

Manual Dillard will be remembered for his strength, his remarkable abilities, and most of all, his unwavering love for his family. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy will live on through the lives he touched and the family he loved so dearly.