Townsend- Mr. Albert C. Stilwell, age 78, passed away Friday, December 25, 2009 after an extended illness. He was a native of Turner County living the past 3 years in McIntosh County. He was a retired farmer, an avid fisherman and a loving father.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Lindy Stilwell.
Surviving are four children: Danny Stilwell and wife Tekela of Townsend, Andy Stilwell and wife Beth of Camden, Ohio, Betty Smith and husband Danny of Abbeville, and Bobby Stilwell and wife Diana of Baxley; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters: Bertha Arnett, Ann Sills and Louise Pate; one brother: Milton Stilwell; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, December 28, 2009 at 2 pm from the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sycamore.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening beginning at 6 pm at the funeral home.
Family and friends may sign the on-line register book at www.howardjonesnobles.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Albert Stilwell Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 255, Townsend, GA 31331.
Howard-Jones-Nobles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.