Ilias Stilianidis, 90, of Lexington, South Carolina, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2026, while surrounded by his family. Born on January 20, 1936, in Chrisochorafa, Greece, to Dimitrios and Maria Stilianidis, Ilias was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was also the founder and proud owner of the Orangeburg House of Pizza for over 25 years.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Melpomeni; his children, Dimitrios (Melena) Stilianidis, Marina (Ioannis) Saliaris, and Eleni (Triadafillos) Haftoglou; and 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, with burial in Woodridge Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church, to include Trisagion Prayers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Columbia.