Robert Hendrix Stillwell Jr., age 72, of Columbus, Georgia died on August 1, 2019. A visitation of family & friends for Bob will be held Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 1039 Pine Grove Church Road, McColl, South Carolina, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM.
Bob was born in McColl, South Carolina on January 7, 1947 the son of Robert Hendrix Stillwell Sr. and Mary LeRoy Stanton Stillwell. Bob graduated from Wofford University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, a 5 Year Education Degree from The University of South Carolina, and a Master’s Degree from Francis Marion College.
Bob “Coach” was an Educator and Football Coach for over 40 years in North and South Carolina. This was his passion, the game, the classroom, the other coaches, the hearts and minds of the student athletes, all of it. Bob served for a short time in the U.S. Army and was member of Pine Grove United Methodist Church in McColl, South Carolina. On July 23, 2005, Bob married Lynn Stillwell.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: his wife, Lynn; two step sons, Jacob Ragsdale and Cody (Tyler) Ragsdale; two grandsons, Sidnee and Connyr; one brother Roy (Bonnie) Stillwell; a nephew Doc (Whitney) Stillwell; a niece Alexa Stillwell; a great nephew Colt Stillwell; a great niece Paisley Stillwell and many more family members, friends, former students and former athletes that will cherish the memories made with Bob.
In lieu of flowers, would you please consider a donation to one of the following, Pine Grove United Methodist Church, University of South Carolina, or Wofford University.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shcolumbus.com for the Stillwell family.
