Captain Jack Thomas Stillman departed this life at his home Windsor Meade of Williamsburg, Va., on Sept. 14, 2014.

Raised in Mathews County, Va., Captain Stillman began his Merchant Mariner career at age 16 working for the Bay Line and Standard Oil of New Jersey (Exxon), advancing from messman to Captain, retiring in 1986 from Exxon Shipping with 41 years of service.

He was predeceased by his parents, Reuben and Eva Pierce; son, Kent; two brothers, and five sisters. 

He is survived by his wife, Mildred; son, Keith his wife Marlene; daughter, Christy Dabney; grandson, Travis Rose; siblings, Margie Snow, Frances Ward, Anne Collier, John Robert Pierce, their spouses, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church, 121 Church Street, Mathews, Va., on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, from 1-2:30 p.m. Services will be private with burial at sea.

Memorials may be made to the Mathews Memorial Library, P.O. Box 980, Mathews, Va. 23109, the Mathews Maritime Foundation, P.O. Box 1201, Mathews, Va. 23109, or a charity of your choice.