Lanney Bruce Dillinger

Bruce Dillinger, 67, of Corinth, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was born in Ripley, MS on July 25, 1950 to the late Fred B. and Rosia Flavel Green Dillinger and graduated from Corinth High School in 1968. Bruce rode through life to the beats of Motown, 70’s classics, country and gospel, with a passion for the outdoors, music, and people. He loved nothing more than spending time outdoors – whether riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, or grilling. Bruce ate and cooked with great passion; the only thing that made him happier than a good meal was sharing that meal with his family. Bruce was a proud 32 Degree Mason, a member of Tate Baptist Church, and a devoted auto parts worker. No one left Bruce’s presence a stranger, and we are sure he is shaking hands in heaven, introducing himself, and inviting everyone to eat. Bruce will forever be remembered in the hearts of his family and friends. Visitation is scheduled for 5 - 8 pm, Thursday, May 24, 2018 and from 10 am until service time, Friday, May 26, 2018 at Magnolia Funeral Home in Corinth. A celebration of Bruce's life will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 25, 2018 at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories officiated by Charlie Browning and Bro. Ken White. Interment will follow in Henry Cemetery. Magnolia Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Those left to honor Bruce’s memory include his wife of 40 years: Ginger Dillinger of Corinth; his sons: Lanney B. Dillinger Jr. and wife Heather and William B. Dillinger all of Corinth; his daughter: Meredith Morgan Dillinger King and husband Bill of Corinth; his precious grandchildren: Aleia Suggs, Henry King, and Eli King; his brother: Robert Larry Dillinger and wife Margaret of Corinth; other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Fred B. and Rosia Flavel Green Dillinger. Pallbearers will be Ben Dillinger, Curtis Dillinger, David Wooten, Ryan Wyatt, Buddy Ayers, Aaron Kilpatrick, Thomas (T. C.) Walker and Wayne Smith.