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The Class of 59 extends its condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Carl Still upon his passing.
An obituary is provided below by Don Church
CARL STILL PASSED AWAY AT 10AM ON OCT. 21ST. CARL WAS 82 YEARS OLD. HE AND I CAUGHT ROACHES OUT OF WATER METERS TO FISH ON THE TENNESSE RIVER, WHEN HE WE WERE IN HIGHSCHOOL, WE ROOMED TOGETHER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA. HE PLAYED IN THE UNIVERSITY BAND FOR 4 YEARS. AFTER COLLEGE, CARL WENT TO WORK AT THE ARSENAL IN HUNTSVILLE FOR THE ARMY. HE WORKED HIMSELF UP VERY FAST, TO ONE OF THE HIGHEST RANKS IN THE ARMY, TRAVELING ALL OVER THE WORLD, TAKING INVENTORY OF ALL OF THE ARMY'S MILITARY EQUIPMENT. HE RETIRED AND LIVED IN HUNTSVILLE HAPPYLY WITH HIS WFE BEVERLY. SHE BECAME SICK LATER, AND HAD TO BE PUT IN A REST HOME, WHERE SHE HAS BEEN FOR SEVERAL YEARS. FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS, CARL AND I HAVE TALKED SPORTS WEEKLY, UNTIL FOR 4 WEEKS I COULD NOT FIND HIM. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH, I FOUND HIM LIVING WITH HIS YOUNGER BROTHER, NEAL STILL IN DECATUR. HE HAD BEEN SICK A MONTH AGO, AND HAD A STAY IN THE HOSPITAL DUE TO A LOSS OF WEIGHT, DOWN TO 110 LBS. AFTER STAYING WITH NEAL, I TALKED TO CARL, AND HE SOUNDED GREAT. HE AND NEAL WATCHED BALL GAMES ON LAST SATURDAY, BUT ON SUNDAY IN THE EARLY MORNING, CARL WOKE NEAL, AND SAID THAT HE THOUGHT HE WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK. IT WAS A LARGE ATTACK. AND CARL WENT UNCONCIOUS UNTIL SATURDAY, AT THE DECATUR MORGAN HOSPITAL, WHERE HE PASSED AWAY, A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD FOR CARL, AT VALLEY METHODIST CHURCH AT 1:00. AT 1410 DRAKE AVE., HUNTSVILLE, AL.
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Gene Yarbrough
Carl was a wonderful friend over the years, and his passing is a tremendous loss to me. Of all my DHS classmates, he and I maintained the closest ties over the years. DHS band and noon "study" halls in the band room, giving us the chance to make daily trips to Gibson's or Penn's, were a highlight of our high school years. Our many football trips as members of Alabama's "Million Dollar Band" were also a hoot, with our freshman year trip to Philadelphia (and side trip to the "Big Apple") for the Liberty Bowl a favorite, followed closely by our junior year trek to Miami for the Orange Bowl. I was in his wedding and he in mine. When Mary Alice, the children,and I made trips to Alabama to see our folks, Sarah and Cole loved to go swimming in "Uncle" Carl's pool at his lovely home outside Decatur. In later years, we enjoyed seeing Carl and Beverly at class reunions and visiting their Huntsville home, where we marveled at mementos and photographs from their many world travels. Carl and I also talked regularly by phone, and I was so glad to see him one last time on our visit to Alabama this past September. He was such a loving husband and caregiver to his beloved Beverly that I know he must now be with the angels. In fact, he no doubt has already suggested a friendly poker game with some of the other angels--and we know who will win!
Bob Thomas
From Don Church
:H. Carl Still, Retired Contracts Specialist and Contracting Officer of the U.S. government and longtime resident of Huntsville passed away on Sunday October 22, 2023.
Carl was 82 and born in Decatur, Alabama. Carl is survived by his loving wife Beverly Hillis Still of Huntsville. He has one son, Chris Still and his wife Libby; one granddaughter, Crystal Holloway and one great grandson, Spencer Blankenship. Carl is also survived by one brother Neal Harry Still his wife Kathy, and two nieces Lauren Musick and Ashley Still, and two great nephews Bentley Lacey and Keyland Still all of Decatur. He is preceded in death by his father Harry Still and mother Terah Still both of Decatur.
After graduating from Decatur High School, Carl attended the University of Alabama and played the baritone in the famous Million Dollar Band under Colonel Butler. After college he often played his favorite marching songs on his baritone.
Following graduation from the University of Alabama, Carl was employed as an accountant with the U.S. Government. Carl was a long-time member of the Valley Methodist Church and served as trustee.
Carl enjoyed fishing, cooking and gardening especially cultivating flowing trees and shrubs. Carl enjoyed extensive traveling with his wife Beverly. They traveled to all 50 states and all provinces in Canada, 22 foreign countries and 22 islands.
Bob Thomas
From Don Church:
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Herman Carl Still of Huntsville, Alabama, born in Decatur, Alabama, who passed away on October 22, 2023, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Herman Carl Still to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Harry Still and Terah Still of Decatur. He is survived by : his wife Beverly Hillis Still of Huntsville; his son Chris Still (Libby); his granddaughter Crystal Holloway; his great grandchild Spencer Blankenship; his brother Neal Harry Still (Kathy); his nieces, Lauren Musick and Ashley Still; and his great-nephews, Bentley Lacey of Decatur and Keyland Still of Decatur.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 28th 2023 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Valley Methodist Church (1410 Drake Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35802). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 28th 2023 at 1:30 PM at the same location.