Teddy "Teddy D" Dilday

Teddy D. Dilday (Teddy D.) 68 of Hudson Oaks, Texas passed peacefully on Friday October 20, 2017 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth Texas. He was born to Courtney and Roberta (Hiser) Dilday on February 18, 1949 in Chester, IL.
Teddy was a Vietnam Veteran and proudly served in the United States Army, 1st Infantry Division, Big Red One. He also continued to serve in the National Guard. He was a member of AmVets and a member of the Cowboy Church in Palo Pinto County. He retired from the State of Illinois Corrections. He was an accomplished steel guitar player who had a passion for music his entire life. He also enjoyed outdoor living, especially the beach.
He is survived by his wife, Delores Dilday, his son, Chad (Valerie) Dilday of Weatherford, TX; his step-children, Loren and Ryan Micheletti; his sister, Dorothy (George) Jany of Chester, IL; his grandchildren Dylan (Kelsey) Winegarner of Savannah, GA., Austin Kunkle of Weatherford, TX., and Jordan Kunkle of Weatherford, TX; step-granddaughter, Kaylee; his great-grandchildren Gentry and Kynlynn Winegarner of Savannah, GA; close friends and neighbors Brett (Tracy) Walker of Weatherford, TX; and nephew Donnie Schroeder of Florida.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday October 24th from 6 -8 pm, Memorial service will be held on Wednesday October 25th at 1 pm with interment immediately following at Annetta Cemetery.
Galbreath – Pickard Funeral Home
4941 I-20 Frontage Rd.
Willow Park, Texas 76087
817-594-2747
There will also be a Celebration of Life Memorial in honor of Teddy D. at the Basement Bar in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards from 5pm – close Wednesday night. We encourage everyone to join us in honoring Teddy’s musical talent and his love for his family, friends and music.
Teddy was preceded in death by his parents.