Ed was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He enjoyed traveling, offshore fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family and friends. He was the founder of the Stokes Automotive Group and was the co-owner of several dealerships in South Carolina and Georgia. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Omar Shrine. He was a member of Northwood Church at Carnes.
He is survived by his children Edwina (Marion) Seyle, Eddie (Susan) Stokes Jr.; his grandchildren Heather (David) Putney, Ed (Heather) Seyle, Vivian (Noah) Tremaine, Madalyn Stokes, and Wes Stokes; his great grandchildren, Libby Putney, Hayden Seyle, Lainey Seyle, Emery Tremaine, and Lily Tremaine; his sister Jeanette (JL) Eidson and his brother Jerry (CeCelia) Stokes; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Northwood Church at Carnes located at 4020 2nd Ave, Summerville, SC 29486. A Celebration of Life Service will immediately begin at 6:00 p.m. Interment will be held at the family home. Social distancing and mask are encouraged.
Online condolences can be made to www.carolinamemorial.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals $ Cremation locate at 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. 843-797-2222.
