With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Abraham Dilligard, 75, of Georgetown, SC, a retired States Port Authority Crane Operator, who passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Tidelands - Waccamaw, Murrells Inlet, SC.

Mr. Abraham Dilligard affectionately known to family and friends as Dillie. He was born on August 10, 1949 in the South Santee Community of McClellanville, South Carolina, to the late Janie Manigault-Dilligard and Morris Dilligard. Both parents preceded him in death. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

In addition to his parents, Abraham was preceded in death by his brothers, Issac, Jacob and Richard Dilligard; his sisters, Viola Dilligard, Bluette Kirklin, Mamie Dilligard Pringle and Harriett Gillyard.

Abraham attended Lincoln High School in McClellanville, SC. Upon graduation he was employed with the State Ports Authority. While working at the ship dock as it was called, he was loved and respected by all his coworkers. He was employed from April 1, 1978 until he retired on January 17, 2010.

Abraham was a member of Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church located in the South Santee community. He also attended Open Bible Tabernacle.

Abraham met and married the love of his life; Mary Grant Humes on April 19, 1991.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 33 years, Mary Dilligard; his stepchildren, Eugene Humes (Kaytuan) and Sharona Humes both of Georgetown, SC; his siblings, Francis Boatwright of McClellanville, SC, Mary Manigault (Alfred) of Awendaw, SC and Carl Dilligard (Cecilia) of Brooklyn, NY; special nieces, Melissa Gillyard Williams, Carla, Cekina and Calease Dilligard; two special cousins, Michele Campbell and LaVern Smalls; brothers-in-law, Nathaniel Sheppard (Silke), Marvin Sheppard and Alvin Sheppard (Melissa); sisters-in-law, Susan Carolina (Everett), Beulah Torbit (Vernon), Ophelia Sheppard (Melissa); and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 2074 Corner Loop Road, Georgetown, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Andrews, SC. 843-354-2292.