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George Raymond Stilwell Jr., 89, of Raleigh, NC, died May 17, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1927 in New Jersey to Grace Elizabeth (Tuthill) and George Raymond Stilwell.
Ray retired from IBM after 40 years of service as an Electrical Engineer. He was an avid horticulturalist and supporter of JC Raulston Arboretum.
Ray is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rose Ann Stilwell; children, David Stilwell of NY, Anne Shehdan and husband, David, granddaughter, Grace Shehdan, and John Stilwell and fiancée, Maureen Wille; and sister, Lois Stilwell.
A memorial service will be held 1pm Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
Donations in his memory can be made to Hope EPC, 4911 Green Road, Raleigh, NC 27616.
Special thanks to caregiver, Laura Shaw, and Transitions LifeCare.
Condolences may be sent through: www.brownwynne.com
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Sponsored by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home.
September 16, 2017
David McMorran
Ray's contributions to electronics in railroad modeling have been appreciated across the globe and his legacy will live on. His absence has been noticed by many and very sad to have our fears confirmed. Condolences to his family and all those close to him.
September 14, 2017
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Jeff Reynolds
I am so sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I only knew him virtually thru model trains and electronics on line, but he was so very helpful to many and always there to answer questions and provide valuable information to the hobby. We had a great conversations in email communications. My deepest condolences to the Stillwell family.
May 24, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Debbie Harrell (Wainright & Wassel DDS)
May 20, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 19, 2017
Scott Thomas
Anne, we will have you and your family in our prayers. I did not have the privilege of knowing your father, but whenever you have spoken of him it has always been with the greatest love and admiration. What more could a father hope for?!
May 19, 2017
Sincere condolences to the Stilwell family on their loss. 'Stu' as he was known to his classmates, was a roommate of mine for several years at Taylor Hall dorm, Lehigh University where we both majored in engineering.I remember that he earned a number of patents during his IBM career. We know that he will be missed.
John 'Jack'& Dolores MacFadden -- Dewey,AZ
(Formerly Raleigh residents 1971-97)
May 19, 2017
I will miss his smile and twinkle in his eye. He had a great laugh too. He was a wonderful friend to me and to our Church - www.ourhopeEPC.org. He was our Clerk of Session for a good while! Franklin P. Johnston
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