Wesley O'neal Stillwell

Mr. Wesley O’neal Stillwell, 75, of Douglasville, Georgia passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Wellstar Douglas Hospital. He was born September 1, 1933 in LaGrange, Georgia the son of the late Robert Wesley Stillwell and the late Edna Landers Stillwell. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as Technical Sergeant with over 20 years of service to his country. He married Inge Scherbaum on January 27, 1959 in Germany. He later retired from Delta Airlines as a mechanic. He was known as “Mr. Fix It” because of his skills of building and repairing. He loved to travel, was an avid reader and loved to play golf and throw horse shoes. He was the family historian enjoying genealogy research. Mr. Stillwell was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 10798 where he served as Commander for many years and was a member of the American Legion. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Morrison. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Inge Scherbaum Stillwell of Douglasville; daughter, Christina Stillwell of Douglasville; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Dennis and Tina Stillwell of Stockholm, Sweden; and Wesley James and Lory Stillwell of California; sisters, Mary Boatner of Goodwater, AL, Louise Smith of Heflin, AL, and Jane Yates of Lake Wedowee; brothers, W.F. Stillwell of Graham, AL; and John Henry and Sandra Stillwell of Temple; 6 grandchildren, Victoria, Thomas, Kevin, Alexander, Brandon, and Jessica; several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial Service plans will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Mr. Stillwell may be made to the Douglas County Animal Shelter Construction, Attention: Communications and Community Relations, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, Georgia 30134. Messages of condolences to the family may be sent from www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglas Chapel in charge of arrangements. 770-942-2311