A great loss to our group

[Angel Cruz Ortiz]

My condolences to the family and friends

[JLoew]

Here is a copy of the obituary in today's paper.


Ray Shotwell
MAY 29, 1946 ? JANUARY 22, 2010
ANDERSON, SC ? Robert Ray Shotwell, age 63, husband of the late Marilyn Stovall Shotwell, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2010, at his home.
Born in Stovall, NC, on May 29, 1946, he was a son of the late Jasper Holt Shotwell and Barbara Meissner Shotwell. While serving in the United States Army, he received the Presidential Service Award for his honorable service to the President at the White House. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from North Carolina State University and retired as a Textile Engineer from BASF. Mr. Shotwell was an avid outdoorsman and had a love for the banjo and bluegrass music. He was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church.
Survivors include his children: Mary Beth Hillhouse and husband, Joe Hillhouse of Anderson, SC, and Sandra Leigh Shotwell and husband, Mike Bleiweiss of Saunderstown, RI; sister, Jinny Bussler and husband, John Bussler of Mt. Airy, GA; brothers: Holt Shotwell and wife, Evelyn Shotwell of Chincoteague, VA, and Jim Shotwell and wife, Sharon Shotwell of South Boston, VA; and three grandchildren: Alex Hillhouse, Katie Hillhouse, and Cole Shotwell.
Mr. Shotwell was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a sister, Linda Grace Shotwell.
The Funeral Service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, January 24, 2010, at Boulevard Baptist Church conducted by the Reverend Dr. Johnny F. McKinney and Mr. Dean Henderson. A Graveside Service will be held at 2pm on Monday, January 25, 2010, at Stovall Town Cemetery in Stovall, NC.
The family will receive friends from 7pm until 9pm on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at The McDougald Funeral Home.
The family wishes to acknowledge the staff of Interim Hospice, the nurses and caregivers, and all of the dear friends for the genuine care and concern shown to Mr. Shotwell.
Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 775 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC 29301.

[charlie cleveland]

i never knew this man i wish i could have known him. there have been many such as he who have gone to a better place. my feelings are out to the family. but such as this man was he will never be forgotten by those of us who are left behind.. with respect charlie cleveland