Obituary of Christopher Dillon

Christopher Robert Dillon was born in Garden City, Michigan on July 4, 1994. He was the son of Christopher J. Dillon and Heather (Brown) Dillon. Christopher attended school at St. Matthews Lutheran School in Westland where he was confirmed and played on the wrestling, baseball, basketball, and soccer teams. He moved to the Clarkston School District where he played football and attended Renaissance High School. As an athlete, Christopher made his parents extremely proud. He was a fierce competitor but always showed exceptional sportsmanlike conduct and was fair. Christopher loved the outdoors. He was an avid snowboarder and he enjoyed playing baseball. Christopher was a loving individual with a heart of gold. He enjoyed spending time with friends. Christopher was truly generous, and always helped those out around him. Christopher age 19 of Waterford passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. His passing was preceded by his maternal grandmother: Patricia J. Greig Brown and his great grandparents. To cherish his memory Christopher leaves his parents Heather Dillon and Christopher J. Dillon; maternal grandfather: Rick Brown; paternal grandparents: Lee Harold Sr. and Rose Mary Dillon; one sister: Alexandria Rose; one brother: Tristen Jacob; two aunts: Carrie (Joe) Powell and April Brown; two uncles: Nick Brown and Lee Harold (Kelly) Dillon Jr.; and four cousins: Dakota and Dylan Powell, and Madison and Michelle Dillon. Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm, Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Donelson Johns and Evans Funeral Home, 5391 Highland in Waterford Township, Michigan 48327 (248) 673-1213. A Celebration of His Life will take place at 11:00am, Friday, November 22 also at Donelson's. Procession will follow to Ottawa Park Cemetery for burial. Merkle Funeral Service, (734) 384-5185 has been entrusted with his arrangements. www.merklefs.com