Randy Lee Stillwell, 71 of Hickory, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on August 29th, 1954, in Catawba County, Randy was the son of the late Herbert Ellis and Effie Mae Young Stillwell. Randy cherished his family and friends. He also loved his business and employees of 40 years at Contract Seating Inc. Furniture. Randy loved his previous beach house at North Myrtle and the many good times he had there. He was a lifetime fan of the Atlanta Braves baseball team. He was loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed. Randy was also a devout Christian and loved his Lord.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, David Ellis Stillwell and his bird, Pete.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 43 years, Helen Nance Stillwell; his son, Clay Stillwell and wife, Julia; his daughter, Ashley Stillwell and Cale Lineberger; 3 grandchildren, Paige Whitener and husband, Logan, Ashlee Stillwell, and Brandon Wilt; his brother, Danny Stillwell and wife, Sandy; his sister, Cathy Johnson and husband, Keith, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his precious dog, Ginger. He is also survived by his wife’s family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, August 7th, 2026, at Catawba Funeral Home at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Brown officiating. He will be laid to rest at Catawba Memorial Park following the service.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Randy’s name.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Stillwell Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
