Obituary of Robert Dillsworth

Robert Dillsworth, 89, of Terra Alta (Saltlick Community) died, Tuesday April 7, 2020 at Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, WV. The son of the late Dowell Jefferson and Bertha Faye Thomas Dillsworth, he was born April 20, 1930 in Rowlesburg. He was Methodist by faith. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked in the forest as a timberman during his working career. He is survived by two daughters, Connie Ann Moro of Lancaster, CA and Barbara Ellen Bachman of Masontown; one son, Donald Ray Dillsworth of Terra Alta; six grandchildren, Missy Harrison, Ronnie Melchek, Angela Moro, Harley and Tearrah Dillsworth; four great grandchildren, Chaun and CJ Newsome, Hailea Harrison and Dylan Melchek; and one great great grandson, Matthew Dillsworth. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Mae Sypolt Dillsworth, a son, Bobby Dillsworth; three brothers, Harry, Lawrence and Leonard Dillsworth and one sister, Iva Dell Doman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WV Caring, PO Box 760, Arthurdale, WV 26520. Due to this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic, the family held a private visitation and funeral. They look forward to reading the condolences on www.arthurwrightfuneralhome.com