C harles Edward Dillard ("Poot") was born on Nov. 26,1952 in Paris, Texas. He departed his earthly home on April 7, 2022 to be with his heavenly  father. Charles was the 9th child out of 11 children to the parents of Jimmy Dillard Sr. and Tede (Sanders) Dillard.

He graduated from Powderly Highschool. After he graduated he worked as a supervisor at Flex-O-Lite warehouse in Paris. He later became an entrepreneur operating 18 wheeler trucks for over 40 years.

Charles was father to 4 children.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents: Father Jimmy Dillard Sr., mother, Tede Dillard, daughter, Michelle (Pruitt) Dillard (4) siblings: Charlie (Boe) Dillard, Jessie Dillard, Ocie (Mun) Dillard and Leona Dillard.

Charles leaves behind to cherish his memories: (1) living aunt, Carrie Lee Humphrey (Lubbock). (2)daughters: Katherine Hawkins and Stephanie Dillard,(1) son: Marvelous Dillard, (8) grandchildren:  Brittany, Shambrica, Josh, Jeremy, Lajarius, Quintarrius (Buddy), Zacchaeus, Kylie and loving great-grandchildren. (2) Sisters Mentha (Finch) Dillard, Quanita (Patsy) Owen-Dillard (3) brothers Jimmy Dillard Jr, Ray Dillard, Lorenzo "Weenie" Dillard and a host of other relatives and friends.