Former Oklahoma State tight end J.R. Dillard, a talented pass-catcher and blocker for some of the more memorable Cowboys teams in the late 1980s, passed away on Sunday after a battle with COVID-19.
Dillard had been placed on a ventilator over the weekend as he fought the disease. He was in his mid 50s.
OSU family, we lost a good Cowboy in JR Dillard. He died from Covid… please don’t wait another day if you are unvaccinated. Prayers for his family, friends & teammates. @CowboyFB
— Larry Reece (@cowboyvoice) August 8, 2021
An All-State talent from Cleveland, Okla.