A Mass of Christian Burial for David R. Dillehay, Jr, 57, of Shreveport, Louisiana, will be held at 10:00a.m. Monday, October 17, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marshall. Interment will immediately follow the service in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation with family and friends will take place Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Downs Funeral Home from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Mr. Dillehay passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 in Shreveport.

David R. Dillehay, Jr, was born October 14, 1958 to David and Marilyn Dillehay, Sr. in Marshall, Texas. He graduated from Marshall High School in 1977. After high school, David went on to further his education and in 1980 he received an Associate's Degree in Electronics from Kilgore Junior College. David worked for Thiokol, Radio Shack and Blue Cross Blue Shield before retiring in 2005. David Dillehay was active in his community serving as a volunteer on the Sheriff's Posse; and also active in his church where he was former member of the Knights of Columbus. David was a certified SKYWARN Spotter and a certified Ham Radio Operator. He loved music and movies, working with his hands, woodworking, electronic equipment and geology. More important than his hobbies, was his family. David loved his family and spending time with them.

Those left to cherish the memories of David Dillehay, Jr, are his mother, Marilyn Dillehay; wife of 11 years, LeeAnn Dillehay; daughters, Stacy Maynard and husband, Duane, Heather Brewer and husband, Jake, Jennifer Ishee and husband, Thomas, and Kristina Taylor; sister, Janet Palmer and husband, David; mother-in-law, Pat Mintzer; a brother-in-law, Daniel Mintzer; grandchildren, Chloe Brewer, Aslyn Taylor, Jocelyn Taylor and Grayson Ishee. He is also survived by several uncles, aunts and cousins.

Preceding David in death was his father, David Dillehay, Sr; grandson, Dalton Smith; grandparents, William F. and Dolores Heath, and T.J. Dillehay and Rachel Todd Dillehay; and father-in-law, Bill Mintzer.

Serving as Pallbearers are Jake Brewer, Duane Maynard, Thomas Ishee, Brian Arledge, Bradley Arledge and Kevin Mackey. Honorary Pallbearers are The Sheriff's Posse, Members of the Knights of Columbus, Bill Elliott, Stephen Heath, Dennis Heath, and Dave Hinton.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, St. Jude Children's Hospital or a Breast Cancer Awareness foundation.