Joseph Lane Dillman, age 10, gained his Angel wings Saturday, July 18, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Joseph was a student at South Clinton Elementary and was a member of Truthway Baptist Church. Joseph loved playing basketball with the Claxton Optimist League. He was a people person that loved life and during his spare time he loved riding his mower "Dixie" and his Razor. Preceded in death by grandfathers, George Martin and Joseph Alan Dillman; great grandmother, Mary Patton.

He is survived by:

Loving Parents............ Kenny and Mary Dillman
Brother........................... Zach Massey
Sisters............................ Hannah Massey
Angel Massey all of Clinton
Special friend whom he considered a brother... Connor Zebroski
Grandmothers....... Wanda Martin of Oliver Springs
Dorothy Dillman of Carthage
Aunts................. April Morrison & Dewayne
Wanda Russell & Billy
Ethel Hatfield
Lynn Davis & husband Todd
Arlene Smith & husband Randy
Uncle.................... Lane Dillman & wife Rhonda
Several other cousins, family members, and host of friends

The family would like to thank the Clinton Police Department and special friends Sgt. Jason Stokes and Brian Bruce for the love and care given to Joseph.

The family will receive friends 3:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Second Baptist Church with a celebration of life service to follow with Rev. Buster Gresham officiating. Friends and family will meet 12:15 pm, Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home and proceed to Woodhaven Memorial Garden for a 1:00 pm graveside service. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be made to Holley Gamble Funeral Home, P.O. Box 327, Clinton, TN 37717. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com