Rev. Brian Kenneth Dill

Birth date: Feb 19, 1949 Death date: Oct 17, 2016

Rev. Dr. Brian Kenneth Dill, 67, of Lakeland, FL, passed away surrounded by his family on October 17, 2016, following a sudden bout with an aggressive and rare form of cancer. The youngest son of Kenneth Leonard Dill and Lucille “ Read Obituary

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Mary Brisbois

469w ago

December 2003

On a Sunday Morning at North Lakeland Presbyterian Church - it was announced that an associate pastor had been hired and would be moving to Lakeland soon. It was asked if anyone had room in their home, for a month or so, while they looked for suitable housing for him. His wife and teen-age son, would stay in Orlando until the end of the school year.
It only took a moment for us to know we wanted to host this new man in town!
The first month he was there was December, and Bernie & I were on our way back to Michigan for Christmas. That meant that Brian had the house to himself to get acquainted with the town, the church, and making lots of new friends.
Looking for a home for the Dills continued through some of the spring, and by the time school was out for Barbara and David, there was a home for them to move into. When Bernie & I left for Michigan in the spring, the Dill's were moving into their new home. We had had a wonderful time playing "getting - to - know - you."
We loved being a part of the Chapel last winter in Lakeland, knowing that Brian
had a flock that followed him and loved him. We're thankful for all of you there, for that time in his life.
We'll look forward to the time "when we all get together." Yes, that too, will be a time of rejoicing.
God Bless You All.

Bernie & Mary Brisbois

Lorna Sue Pierce

469w ago

in honor of Brian.

Barbara and family,
Don and Lorna Pierce extend our deepest sympathy to you now and in the days to come. Brian certainly was a most wonderful person and pastor at Beulah Presbyterian Church.

A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.

Cliff Stewart

469w ago

My deepest sympathy to the Dill family. Brian served with distinction at Beulah Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He was known for compassion, creativity and pastoral sensitivity.

A favorite memory was his children's sermon about the Yucca plant - which reflected both his humor and his wonderful writing skills.

Come 'Sing O Church in Joy' is his theme song! What a wonderful musical gift he leaves with his beloved Presbyterian Church USA.

Cliff Stewart
First Central Presbyterian Church, Abilene, Texas

Emma

470w ago

To Rev. Dill's family, I am the interim pastor at Beulah Presbyterian Church in Louisville, KY where Brian served in the 1980s. I read the obituary and noted that he wrote the hymn, "Come Sing, O Church, in Joy." It is one of my favorites and it is wonderful to know that there is a distant connection between me and the person who wrote it. May your family be blessed in this sad time and stand firm in the promise of hope in Christ. Peace to you.
-Rev. Emma Nickel
Interim Pastor at Beulah Presbyterian Church in Louisville, KY

Betty

470w ago

Barbara, David and Daniel, there are no words to express our deepest sympathy to you at the passing of your loved one. I had the pleasure of working with Brian when he was pastor of the St Stephen Presbyterian Church in Orlando, FL Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Joy Eubanks

470w ago

Dear David and family, I'm so shocked to hear of your little brother Brian's passing. Something so unexpected. I didn't really know Brian as well as I knew you and your parents. He was 9 years younger than we were. But what an amazing life he lived to the fullest. WOW! He was the quintessential leader and human being. I know you are very proud of him and your Mother and Father are as well I'm sure. What a wonderful heavenly reunion that will be! In our class you were voted most likely to succeed and you have certainly done that but you havent written a hymn yet. I'm still waiting. Sorry for that David, I just thought one needs a little levity at a sad time like this. I hope it helps David to know you have many friends keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you happier days ahead. Love, hugs, and blessings, Joy Eubanks

Diana Hairston

470w ago

Brian Dill did not shy away from difficult situations or people. He made me laugh when I was filled with sorrow. His sermons were inspiring and provided comfort to heal the pain of disappointment. Somehow, he will be with those of us who knew him for the rest of our lives. When I fought cancer, when I hoped for miracles with my children, when I fought for balance in an unfair world, he was always there. At the Chapel in the Grove and at North Lakeland Presbyterian, he was a unifier and an instrument of peace. We are all blessed to have such a musician, philosopher and poet in our midst. I will miss his Bible Studies. His family is more aware than we are of the light he shared in his life. May the coming days bring us his sense of humor. Fair winds and following seas, Pastor Dill.

Very truly yours,

Diana Marie Hairston

Ken Walls

470w ago

I have fond memories of my spending lots good times with my neighbor Brian and his brother David.Brian was a very intelligent,thoughtful and witty guy.Thoughts and prayers remain with Barb and the family as Brian will be missed.Looking forward to a Heavenly Reunion.

With the Love of Christ,
Ken Walls

Erick Olson

470w ago

Brain was a special man we were so lucky to have him in our family's life and he will always be in our hearts love you

John And Shirley Johnson

470w ago

Dear Barbara,
We are so sad. But at the same time feel such a strong inner warmth and blessing to have known and loved Brian as our pastor and friend. He truly led us to a deeper christian faith by his love, his faith, his example, his friendship, and his guidance. Likewise, Barbara, we have grown to love you and pray that God may bless and care for you as you make your way through this difficult time.
Much love,
John and Shirley Johnson

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