of Benton, AR
January 10, 1935 - July 12, 2015
Charles Earnest Stillwell, age 80, of Benton, formerly of West Helena, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, AR, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Dewitt, AR, on January 10, 1935, to the late Earnest E. and Marie (Harrison) Stillwell. Charles married Joanna McGraw Stillwell on September 3, 1955, and was preceded in death by her on April 27, 1999.
Charles was a member of the National Guard of Arkansas and as a Reserve of the Army of the United States upon his honorable discharge in 1959.
He was employed as Store Director for Safeway/Harvest Foods for over 40 years. After retirement he was employed by Roller Citizens and Roller Ballard Funeral Home for over 17 years.
He was a member of the West Helena Assembly of God Church for over 30 years. Upon his death he was an active Member of Trinity Assembly of God in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Charles was very involved in his community with the Kiwanis Club, Deacon of his local church, and Gideon's International, fundraiser for Easter Seals.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death by his wife, Joanna McGraw Stillwell, and all eleven siblings.
Survivors include: His children, Connie Stillwell-Smith and George Smith of West Helena, AR, Lynn Stillwell of West Helena, Arkansas, Steave and Angie Stillwell of Marion, AR, Gary and Colleen Stillwell of Conway, AR, and his present wife of 13 years, Mary Ruth Hill Stillwell. Charles also leaves his four grandchildren, Kristen Stillwell Green and husband, Mason Green of Ward, AR, Austin Stillwell of Marion, AR, and Avery and Nicholas Stillwell of Conway, Arkansas, and three adorable great-grandchildren, Cohen, Skylar and Adyson Clair Green all of Ward, AR.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Trinity Assembly of God, 11120 West-Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR. Visitation will be at 9:00-11:00 A.M., with service beginning at 11:00 A.M.
Officiating Pastors: Rev. DeWayne Maynard, Rev. Tony Jones and Rev. Glen Dorsey.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established with Book of Hope (One Hope), 600 SW 3rd Street, No. 6200, Pompano Beach, FL 33060-6932.
We were sad to hear of the passing of Charles. We were also sorry that we were unable to attend his service. Bro. Charles was a wonderful friend to us. We were so blessed to have him in our life. James was blessed to serve on the board with him at West Helena Assembly of God. I was blessed to work for him at Safeway for a short time. We were blessed as a young couple to have the Stillwell family as our friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed but I know he has gained the reward that we are all striving for.
Mary & Family-
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all. What a sweet,gentle and wonderful man. His presence here on earth will be missed but hopefully we all can meet him at
later date when we enter those golden gates. Both of you
have always been very special to both of us,
Mary and family,
We love you and are praying for you today. We will miss Charles but we know we will see him again soon. God is faithful and we thank Him for the promise of Heaven.
Blessings on you all during this difficult time.
Gary and Carol McSpadden
Deepest sympathy in the loss of Jerry's Uncle Charles. Charles was so kind and supportive during Jerry's illness and death. Those are the kindnesses you never forget. You will all be in my prayers and may the Lord be with you in the coming days.
The Family of Jerry Don Maier
$250 to OneHope in honor of Charles and all the great work he did for that organization.
Connie & Lynn,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by so many. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Terry and Debbie
I know that he will be missed by many including me. I served on a deacon board with Brother Stillwell and have a great amount of respect for him. He always had a smile and had only good things to say about people. Our prayers are with the family.
my deepest sympathy for the family. i'm so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Charles for only a short period of time he showed me the true meaning of kindness and comfort for families at their most difficult times.. for that I truly thank him. now go except your wings that you so dearly deserve.
Connie and Lynn:
So very sorry to hear about your Dad. I know he holds a very special place in heaven. God bless your families at a time like this.
Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to the Stillwell family on your great loss. Charles was a wonderful man and we only carry warm thoughts of him. You will all be in our prayers.
I am blessed to have had the privilege of serving families with Charles. I could always count on him to provide me with proper guidance! I will miss him but am comforted in knowing that I will see him again one day. My family will be praying for comfort and peace to be bestowed upon the Stillwell family.
Lynn, Connie, and Stillwell family I want to convey my deepest sympathy to all of you. I know you will miss your precious loved one. He blessed many lives, but now he is being blessed by being in God's presence. All of the Stillwell family has been a blessing to many. I can never thank you Lynn & Connie for the beautiful job you did in singing at my husband's Home Going. I know your Dad's service will be beautiful as you too "Celebrate Him Home". Love and prayers for all of you.
We are so glad that we got to know Charles & Mary over the last several years and found them to be such dedicated people in the OneHope family he will be greatly missed and we are praying for Mary for help in the days to come.