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William Stiles Obituary
January 26, 1941 - February 19, 2018
York
William H. "Bill" Stiles, 77, died on Monday, February 19, 2018 at York Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia J. (Skelding) Stiles.
Bill was born in York on January 26, 1941, son of the late Wilmer and Harriet (Hively) Stiles.
Bill had over 40 years experience with mechanics and race car technology. Following graduation from York High School in 1958, Bill attended Williamsport Technical Institute for automotive. He worked at Ammon R. Smith Auto Co. as a Service Manager. Bill built transmissions and rear ends for the "Old Reliable". In 1965, he built the altered wheelbase that won the first NHRA national event for altered wheelbase cars at Bristol, TN. Bill owned and operated Stiles Performance, specializing in race car engines and race cars. In 1990 he began specializing in race car magnetos and has been supplying to many top race teams nationwide with his product. His own racing accomplishments were numerous national records with is '68 Barracuda. He won the NHRA All-Star Super Stock Circuit Championship in 1969 and was class will at numerous NHRA National Events.
Bill was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, York County Racing Club, York County Shrine Club, York Forest 30 Tall Cedars, Zeredatha Lodge 451 F. & A.M., Harrisburg Consistory and a life member of the York County Agricultural Society.
Bill is survived by four children, Robert Stiles and his wife, Kelly of Windsor, William Stiles II and his wife, Tina of Seven Valleys, Susan Weaver and her husband, Bob of York and Richard Stiles and his wife, Della of York; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 23, 2018 at the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 1111 E. Market St., York, with the Rev. Keith Fair officiating. A viewing will be held on Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA of York County, 3159 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17406 or to York County Racing Club, 4255 Susquehanna Trail North, York, PA 17404 or to the American Cancer Society, 924-N, York, PA 17403.
Arrangements by the Etzweiler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, York.
www.etzweilerfuneralhome.com
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Dave George
February 16, 2021
Good man great family and a legend in drag racing. RIP
Dave George
February 15, 2019
Thank the Lord we have the ability to remember things. I have so many memories of Bill in his glory days as a Dodge representative but also after retirement as a good friend. Bobby, thinking of you and your family on this 1st year of Bills passing. Your Friend
Dave George
Kevin Platts
July 17, 2018
Bill was a good man had alot to do with York us 30 dragstrip will miss bill God bless the family
Dave Blake
March 28, 2018
Bill was more than a friend , he was a man of great historical stature in the drag racing world that I greatly admired! The stories and events he had shared with me will be forever treasured and documented. These memories will be embraced til my last breath.
February 25, 2018
Bill was a good friend, and I owe a
part of my racing knowledge and ability to his helping me along the way. Was very sorry to hear of his passing, and know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Dave,Jill,Davell,and Brett Worrell
February 23, 2018
Bill will be missed , we had some real good times over the years. Our prayer are with all of his family.
Rest in peace our friend.
Dave, Jill, and family
Connie Rhodes
February 23, 2018
He is at peace and hopefully giving my brother a swift kick for leaving us. You are in our thoughts and prayers,Bob.
Bill Pratt
February 22, 2018
Condolences to Bill's family and many friends. We will never forget him in drag racing.
Jackee Allen
February 22, 2018
Bill will be remembered as an important part of the best years of Drag Racing. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends & fans.
tom Kasch
February 21, 2018
Bill & I talked every week, I love him & will miss him for sure R.I.P. my friend.
Jennifer Lingle
February 21, 2018
I'm deeply sorry for your lose. I only got to know Mr. Stiles or just Bill as he would say by working at giant pharmacy. He was so kind, funny and had amazing stories. I consider myself very lucky to have known him. He will be missed and you will all be in my prayers. Jennifer
Mike & Deb Fenton
February 21, 2018
Bill & Tina our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time in your lives.
Peggy (Hively) Warner
February 21, 2018
Bill Stiles is my first cousin who I always enjoyed being around. He is just 6 months older than I and will be greatly missed.
Dave George
February 21, 2018
I have known Bill since 1966. We established a friendship while he was working on one of my cars. What a great guy and someone I believe did not get the recognition he deserved in the racing world. Prayers to Bobby and the other family members.
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