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