New Castle...Estil H. ""Hank"" Stilley, 87, resident of rural New Castle, passed away at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle, May 10, 2008 after an extended illness.He was born in Kinnett, MO, March 28, 1921, the son of Thomas and Lulla Belle Jackson Stilley.He had been a truck driver for Marathon Oil for over 20 years and had driven for Stoops Express, McClain Trucking, Evans Trucking and Johns Mansfield.He was a veteran of the US Army.Survivors include his wife of 46 years: Ruth of New Castle, 3 daughters: Janet Mang of Carey, IL, Cathy Kirk (Jeff) of Decatur, IN and Sue Horan of New Castle, 1 son: Michael Horan (Marilyn) of Ft. Wayne, Nieces: Betty Wunder of Pendleton and Dortha Alexander of Anderson, Nephew: Harold Eaker of Indianapolis, and great nephew: Dan Miller of Anderson, 11 grandchildren and his dog: Samantha.He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sons: Richard and Clarence.Services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 am at Green Hills Cemetery in New Castle with Mort McShirley officiating. Burial will follow.Friends may call on Monday from 6-8 PM at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th, Middletown Chapel.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Socity or the charity of the doners choice.Online Guestbook at:
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