Corner shop kid rose to riches
Glasgow-born Dil left Shawlands Academy in the city’s southside at 16 to study for a national certificate in business.
But he quit the course early as he wanted to get out and make money.
The family had small shops but Dil had no interest in them. Instead he became a salesman, using his trademark gift of the gab.
He started selling photocopiers and fax machines amid a boom in the office supplies industry and was making £60,000 per year in his early 20s.
Joining the sales team at another company, he met Tom Nolan – who became a long-term business partner.
The two set up NCS and were in business for around 30 years before Dil died.
They worked hard to make the company a success and big profits followed.
Tom and Dil travelled the world making deals, with Hong Kong often among the exotic locations on their itinerary.
Dil married first wife Liz in Glasgow in the early 1990s but the couple divorced six years later.
He also split from second wife Lesley. A friend said: “Both separations cost him a fortune but he kept his beloved house, which is worth more than £1.5million.
“Despite his luxury motors he preferred to be driven by chauffeur.
“He was also a huge Rangers fan and would often attend the hospitality suites at Ibrox.
“He was larger than life and will be missed by many.”