Jerry Stiltner, 67 of Elkhorn City, KY passed Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Pikeville Medical Center. Jerry was born February 22, 1950 at Pikeville, KY to the late Everette Leon Stiltner & Matilda Blair Stiltner. Jerry was a member & deacon at the Penny Road Full Gospel Church, a member of the El Hasa Temple, a KY Colonel, Eastern Star, a Royal Arch Mason and past president of the Russell Fork Fish & Game. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by brothers, Edgar, Kelver, Jimmy “Carmel” and Billy Joe Stiltner and sisters, Manthalee Adkins, Vadina “Chick” Ratliff, Ora Marie Dales, Mary Lois Stiltner, Evelyn Faye Stiltner, Villa Jean Bartley & Christine Mullins. Jerry is survived by his wife, Betty Ruth Potter Stiltner of Elkhorn City, KY; two sons, Christopher Todd Stiltner & Timmy Lee Stiltner both of Elkhorn City, KY; and three sisters, Vida Sue Creed of Plymouth, IN, Gloria Thacker of Regina, KY & Doreen Wachtel of Elkhorn City, KY. Visitation will be from 6-10PM Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with a Masonic service at 7PM. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 2PM from the chapel with Burnin White & others officiating. Burial will follow at Dow Brooks Cemetery, Draffin, KY.
Heaven has gained a front line soldier, he’ll be missed by his family, friends and his church family.
Betty and family, We are so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. I didn’t know him but I do know Betty and how much she loved him. That alone tells me how special he was. Praying for comfort at this difficult time.
I am so very sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing. Prayers and thoughts…
Betty. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and the boys. Jerry was a wonderful Christian. Love you both
Betty,
So sorry to hear about Jerry, but I know he has suffered for a long time. Rest in Jesus comfort of knowing that he is not suffering any more and has gained his wings to heaven. We love you and will continue praying for your family and you.
Jerry was a true friend who you could always count on. Whe we first moved to Elkhorn in 1994, he quickly became one of our dearest friends. He would take Jamee, then 6 years old, home and he and Bet would give her tomatoes and let her see his goats. She loved going as much as he loved taking her. She still remembers. Jerry was the one who came to our door and in the wee hours of the morning to tell us the Wagon Wheel was burning. He will always be remembered and loved by our family.
So very sorry for your loss. God Bless and comfort you all.