Raymond Dills

Glenn “Raymond” Dills, age 68, a native and longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. He was a longtime member of West End Baptist Church.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Raymond Dills.

For nearly 50 years, Raymond was a beloved part of our Cherokee family, serving as an honorary manager for Tribe Boys Basketball. He was a true Cherokee legend whose kindness, loyalty, and unwavering support left a lasting impact on generations of players, coaches, and students.

Raymond greeted everyone with a smile and had a way of making each person feel valued and welcome. His presence on the sidelines and around our school will be deeply missed. We are grateful for the many years he gave to our program and our community. His legacy will always be a part of Cherokee.

Once a Cherokee, always a Cherokee. ”

---Facebook post by McMinn County High School Athletics

He is preceded in death by his parents: Maynard and Betty Grady Dills, and his sisters: Randa Barnes and Reba Brannon.

Raymond is survived by his wife: Linda Moses Dills, a brother: Robert (Elouisa) Dills, and nieces and nephews: Christina (James) Bushman of Bountiful, Utah, Anita (Bobby) Baker of Athens, TN, Tricia (Ryan) Hamilton of Signal Mountain, TN, and Briana (Scott) Whelan of West Haven, Utah, along with several cousins.  

Visitation will be held at McMinn County High School on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 4:30-7:00 PM, with a funeral to follow at 7:00 PM. Interment will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at McMinn Memory Gardens with Brother Jerry Stephens officiating.

Coach Ron Baker, Coach Drew Hawn, Coach Keith Elliott, Coach Jay Johnson Mark Lockmiller, and Radley Lockmiller will serve as pallbearers. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Johnny Coffman and Coach Ed Clendenen.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ziegler Funeral Home.

If you are unable to attend the service, you are invited to sign the guest registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com.

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Glenn “Raymond” Dills.