Gilbert A. Stillion Jr.

Gilbert “Butch” A. Stillion Jr., 84, of East Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, at Aultman Hospital. Born on December 3, 1940, in Canton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Gilbert A. Stillion Sr. and Vernie (Hexamer) Stillion. A proud graduate of East Canton High School, Class of 1960, Gilbert went on to serve his country in the Ohio National Guard.

He spent his career as a drill press operator at Heinaman Saw Company. Outside of work, Butch had a passion for puzzles, football, and NASCAR. His generous spirit shone through his selfless donation of more than 20 gallons of blood and plasma, a testament to his lifelong commitment to helping others.

Butch was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ethel “Sam” Borland, and his brother, Scott Stillion.

He leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his memory, including his devoted wife, Beverly J. (Ashley) Stillion; daughters Justine (Troy) Fowler of Canton, Deanna (Tom) Creighton-Koontz, and Dawn Stillion of East Canton; sisters Cheryl (Niles) Urfer of Florida; brothers Terry Stillion of Florida and Randy (Jeanie) Stillion of New Franklin, Ohio; stepchildren Renee Francois of Platsville, New York, Leonard (Victoria) Francois of Amsterdam, Ohio, Steven (Kim) Francois of Summitville, New York, Chester (Shannan) Francois of Sherrodsville, Ohio, and Cheryl (Al) Francois of Malvern, Ohio. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to A Celebration of Life Gathering on Friday, February 21, 2025, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Sanders Funeral Home, in honor of Dad, family requests guests to wear jeans with a flannel and their ‘butchy’ hats.

Butch’s kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

Arrangements are entrusted to Sanders Funeral Home, 218 East Nassau Street, East Canton, Ohio 44730. Family and friends may offer condolences and share memories at:

www.sandersfuneralhomes.com

(330) 488-0222