Leroy E. Dilks, Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

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Leroy E. Dilks, Jr. age 60 of Punta Gorda, FL and formerly of Pennsville passed away suddenly on Monday May 23, 2016. Born in Salem, he is the son of Mary (nee Wildermuth) Dilks of Pennsville and the late Leroy E. Dilks, Sr. He retired in December of 2014 following over 30 years of service from DuPont – Chambers Works where he had been employed as a Lab Tech. Mr. Dilks had been an avid HAM Radio operator and had enjoyed hunting and fishing. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dottie (nee Murphy), children, Charles (Sherry) Emmons of Pennsville, Paul (Mary) Emmons of PA and Shawn (Cindy) Emmons of DE, siblings, Linda (Carlos) Munoz of Salem, Diana Vaughen of Salem, Terry (Linda) Dilks of Centerton, Mark (Diane) Dilks of Pennsville, Brian (Janet) Dilks of DE and Dennis (Theresa) Dilks of DE. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Samantha and Chelsea and his mother in law, Dorothy Murphy of Quinton. In addition to his father, he was predeceased by his grandson Ryan. A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 10 to 11 AM in the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 740 S. Broadway, Pennsville where there will be a service at 11 AM. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com

Leroy E. Dilks, Jr.

April 23, 1956 - May 23, 2016