Jackson Stell Obituary

STELL, JACKSON

STELL , Mr. Jackson, a resident of Montg., AL., expired Fri., November 13, 2015. Funeral services and survivors will be announced by Phillips-Riley Funeral Home.

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Published by Montgomery Advertiser on Nov. 20, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Jackson Stell

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Warren Weaver

December 16, 2019

Jack was my roommate in college, just learned of his passing over 4 years later. He was a dear friend and I will never forget those crazy college days.

Yvonne Foster

May 10, 2016

Jack was the only person with whom I both started and finished high school because we skipped the 11th grade. I saw him every few years either when he visited his parents in Russellville or when I met him in Montgomery. The last time I saw him was at our 50th high school reunion which was held in my back garden 10 years ago in Russellville. After that, I called him a few times and we exchanged emails for a while.

I had been thinking about him lately and told my husband that I needed to try to call him. I was not aware that he was ill. Tonight on Italy's Amalfi Coast, I told my childhood friend who is traveling with me that I wanted to try to contact him when we return home but that I wasn't sure if he still had a land line phone. When she searched for him on Google, we were shocked to find his obituary.

I am so sorry that I did not know of his death and certainly would have attended his burial in our local cemetery had I known. I loved Jack!

Phillip Ramsey

April 1, 2016

Jack was a dear friend in College and for many years after. I loved him and all his family!

Susan Enzweiler

December 17, 2015

Jack was one of the friendliest and most helpful people to me when I came to the Alabama Historical Commission in the mid-1990s. We shared a love of dogs, history and historic preservation. He was a unique and truly wonderful person. My condolences to his family.

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December 15, 2015

JACKSON R. STELL (1939-2015)

Jackson Ronald Stell died November 13, 2015, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was born August 22, 1939 in Russellville, Alabama, the only child of William Ramsey and Catherine Carruth Stell. He received his Bachelor's degree in Interior Design from Auburn University in 1965; postgraduate degree in Interior Design, University of Georgia, 1970; and postgraduate degree in History, Auburn University, 1970-1972. He began his long career with the State of Alabama Historical Commission in 1973. As Cultural Resources Administrator, he managed historic house museum properties throughout the state, including Gaineswood, Fendall Hall, Magnolia Grove, Bell Mont; Wheeler Plantation, and the Lurleen Wallace Museum. He was known for his concern for historic preservation and meticulous efforts in the restoration and maintenance of historic buildings and grounds. He was called upon as a speaker, advisor and consultant by hundreds of people over the many decades of his career.

Jack was a founding member and vice-president of the William Burgess chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, 1973. He served as chapter president, 1975-1977; and vice-president of the Alabama SAR Society, 1975-1977. He received the MacArthur (Patriot) award from that Society in 1975. He was a member of St. Andrew's Society of Montgomery and served on the board of directors, 1984-1986. He was a member of the Alabama Museum Association, Society of Alabama Archivists, Lawrence County Historical Commission and Seekers of the Past/Franklin County Archives. He received the Distinguished Service award from the Garden Club of Alabama in 1977. Jack was a generous patron of Auburn University and a member of Auburn's distinguished Samford Society and George Petrie Society.

Jack was predeceased by his parents and a son. He is survived by cousins and an aunt, Mrs. Jane Stell Bullen of Red Bay, Alabama. Interment: Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Russellville. Jack was a devoted lover of animals, and his Boston Terriers and rescued felines were his lifetime companions. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alabama Animal Alliance, 5316 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109.

-- by Annie Crenshaw & Mrs. Jane S. Bullen

LINDA DERRY

December 11, 2015

I am just learning of Jack's passing. I had lost touch with him after his retirement, and am saddened by this news. I remember him as a lovable character, who was always helpful. I also remember his love of his Boston Terriers and genealogy. He helped organize many of the wonderful Pilgrimages of Historic Homes throughout Alabama back "in the day," when that tradition was in his heyday. Jack was a unique, one of kind person. He always had a tinkle in his eye; I miss the joy of him, and am sure there were many people like me throughout the state who worked with him in efforts to preserve and present historic homes that would have liked an opportunity to celebrate his life - if we had only known. How easy it is to lose touch with old friends.

December 10, 2015

We were saddened to hear that Jack had passed away. He was a good friend to the Franklin County Archives in Russellville, Alabama.

Judy Fennell Brown

November 20, 2015

Jack was such an interesting person and enjoyed his family so much, what little family he had left. He will be missed.

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