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Wilbur Arthur Stile II
<p>Dr. Wilbur Arthur Stile II, age 79, of Harrisburg PA, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2023. He was born November 28, 1943 and attended John Harris High School. He served in the Army and was a drill sergeant. Wilbur was a brilliant man who loved God, his family, and his many dear friends. He was a minister, entrepreneur, entertainer, humanitarian, philanthropist, and evangelist. He founded Master Sales Inc. at the age of 12, Bankers Acceptance Corporation and the Worldwide Church of Jesus Christ, as well as many businesses. In his lifetime, he relieved a famine in The Ivory Coast and provided fresh water to African regions through water pipelines. He was very generous, caring and influential. He loved people, was an excellent salesman, and hosted fabulous dinner parties, entertaining his family, friends, pastors, celebrities, and politicians. He was a minister to many, lived for Jesus and led many people to Christ. He is preceded in death by his beloved Mother, Esther E. Trostle, his Sister, Marcelene E. Bankes, his Father Wilbur A. Stile, and his niece Cynthia Martin. He is survived by his nephew, Edward Bankes Jr., great-nephew Brian Bankes, great-niece Jennifer Douglass, and great-nephew Samuel Meno Jr. Final arrangements are being made and will be updated Sunday afternoon.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions be made to Wilbur's funeral expenses at https://gofund.me/411b067a</p>November 28, 1943 - January 22, 202311/28/194301/22/2023
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February 1, 2023
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January 28, 2023
Wilbur was a nice person. I helped him with chores in his home when he needed it the most. RIP Wilbur! Prayers for Our Merciful Lord to shine his light upon you.
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Mark
January 27, 2023
I remember that, about 54 years ago, I got involved with Teenage Corporation of America selling products door-to-door. The man who started it was Wilbur Stiles. (Yes, I remember that his name had an "s" at the end.) From the looks of this obit, there must be a tie betwee... Continue Reading
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A Retired Fed
January 26, 2023
You left out swindler, con man and convicted felon. How do I know? Cause I'm the guy that sent him to prison. Pushing out lies from beyond the grave.
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January 27, 2023
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January 26, 2023
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