Posey Dillon was born February 4‚ 1951‚ in Franklin County‚ Virginia. A lifelong resident of Franklin County‚ he graduated from Franklin County High School and received AS degrees from Virginia Western Community College in accounting and business management. On December 28‚ 1974‚ he married Ann Hutchinson. They were best friends and happily married for over 35 years.

Posey joined the Rocky Mount Volunteer Fire Department in February 1977 and lived and breathed the RMFD for 33 years. His selfless dedication‚ compassion‚ and commitment gained him much respect. He served the department as captain and assistant chief before becoming chief in 1990‚ holding this position for 20 years until his tragic death on July 26‚ 2010‚ while responding to a house fire.

One of his proudest accomplishments was researching and locating the town’s first fire truck‚ a 1929 Seagrave Special. He oversaw the purchase and restoration of the truck to its original condition. Posey was also responsible for the department’s growth from 4-5 trucks to a fleet of 20 vehicles. His grant writing skills saved the town over $800‚000 in vehicle and equipment costs. He also helped design and oversee the building of a state-of-the-art multi-million dollar emergency services building‚ home to the town’s N. Main Street station and police station. He dedicated his life to the department and served as a leader‚ role model‚ and father figure to the young firefighters he helped train. He showed them the way and was a mentor to which they should aspire.

Posey was elected to the Rocky Mount Town Council in 1980 and served until 2000. He was reappointed to council in 2006 and re-elected in 2008. He served as vice mayor from 1994-2000 and again from 2006 until his death. Posey’s knowledge‚ wisdom‚ and logical approach led others to think of him as ‘the voice of reason.’

Posey worked for American Electric Power for 30 years before retiring on June 1‚ 2010. A hardworking‚ dedicated employee‚ he was well liked by his peers and associates. His organizational‚ recordkeeping‚ and planning skills allowed him to excel‚ resulting in many achievements.

Posey was a man of integrity‚ strong principles‚ and many talents. He was a member of Glade Hill Baptist Church for almost 36 years‚ serving as a finance director and deacon for many years. He was truly a great leader. Always lending a helping hand‚ always standing up for what he believed in no matter the cost‚ his sincere kindness and contagious smile will be greatly missed. His legacy will live on in the many lives he touched. The world is truly a better place because of Posey.

Greater love hath no man than this‚ that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13