It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John Still, 92, on February 19, 2026, resident of Palm Harbor, FL and formerly Kings Mountain, NC. John Lawrence Still was born in Winston Salem, NC, son of the late Winnie Vera Mauney and Garland E. Still, brother of Christine and Garland.
A graduate of Davidson College, he received a Carnegie Fellowship for his M.A. degree from Peabody/Vanderbilt College and his Ph.D. from Florida State University. His powerful intellect, life-long curiosity, faith, and compassion informed a celebrated career in award-winning, innovative education, active civic involvement, and in raising a loving, creative family with his beloved wife, Pat who passed away in 2014.
He will be remembered for his beautiful mind, integrity, generosity, and loving kindness in all actions. His legacy continues through his four children: John, Christopher, Todd and Susan and six precious grandchildren: Hannah, Esther, Julian, Ryan, Isabelle, and Sloan.
Memorial service at 11 am on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at St. Alfred’s Episcopal Church, 1601 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 with Father Peter Lane, officiating.
Donations in his name may be made to St. Alfred’s Episcopal Church Outreach Ministries 1601 Curlew Road, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. www.stalfredschurch.com. Guest Register available at www.vinsonfuneralhome.net and the Church.