Olin Stiller

Olin Bain Stiller, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 at home. The family will receive friends at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. The funeral service, officiated by Dr. Rev. Roger Thomas and Rev. Court Green, will be held at First Baptist Church, Albemarle on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park with Military Honors. At other times, the family will meet at his home. Mr. Stiller was born on August 11, 1930 in Stanly County, to the late Robert Lee and the late Lillie Pearle Gaskey Stiller. He is also preceded in death by brothers Ray Stiller, Eugene Stiller, Luke Stiller, Luther Stiller, David Stiller, Frank Stiller, and Harold Stiller; and sister, Catherine Stiller Collins. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Ella Stiller; two sons, Ritchie Stiller and wife Kris of New London, Tim Stiller and wife Lori of New London; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Sydney, Kelly, Jason and Jenna; two sisters, Edna Hickam and Francis Almond; and a brother, Vernon Stiller. Olin was a member of First Baptist Church of Albemarle and First Baptist Saints Sunday School Class. He was a life member of the National Guard Association and member of the American Legion Post 520. He served his country honorably in the Air National Guard during the Korean War. He retired as Senior Master Sergeant after 40 years. Mr. Stiller was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed golf, fishing, woodworking and gardening. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice, 147 MacArthur Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 and First Baptist Church, 202 North Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001. Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Stiller family.