Armand Jamell Dillard 17 of Deland, Florida, peacefully departed this life on March 2, 2025 the day before his birthday by result of injuries sustained in a automobile accident in Seville FL.

Armand was born on March 3, 2007 in Deland Florida to Tiara Troupe & Marquis Dillard. "AJ" was a student at T-Dewitt Taylor Junior Senior High School. He was briefly employed at Belk and Chick-fil-A. From a tender age Armand would attended Victory Worship Center with his grandparents, under the leadership of Apostle Lillie Tuggerson, & Lead Pastor Vincent Oliver.

Armand was a sociable person with an infectious personality, kind heart, and radiant smile. He cherished every moment spent with family, friends & classmates, and loved ones. Armand love Fishing, Dirt Bikes, Football, listening to country music and Rod Wave. "AJ" unwavering spirit will forever be remembered. He was pillar of strength and a beacon of love, his absence leaves a void in our heart

He was preceded in death by his (brothers) Armani, Chauncey, (Close Friend & Classmate), Ricardo Ricky Perez.

Left to cherish his legacy and memory are, his (Pet Cat) "Draco" (Mother) Tiara Troupe (Father) Marquis Dillard (Girlfriend) Deziree Luchterhand (Sisters) Amariah, Jalena, Emoni, (Brothers) Armontae, Otis, Malik, (Grandparents) Yolanda Tillman, Marjorie Ross, Jeanette & Tony (PapaTony) Johnson, Lucious Kaigler (Aunts) Shema, Shivonne, Dazzma, Dicondria, Jacqueline Moore, Janice Hill (Uncles) Michael, Malcom (Uncle Malcom) Marquin, Anthony, Perry (Uncle PJ), Wayne Austin, Jeffery Dillard, Jarvis Dillard and a host of loving cousins, and friends and acquaintances.