Johnny Roy Stokes Jr.

John Stokes, age 40, of Leeds, AL, passed away on Oct. 5, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Johnny R., Sr. & Kathy (Keith) Stokes & his sister, Stacy Rene Stokes. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John D. & Eva Stokes of Leeds and James R. (Red) & Florence Keith of Birmingham. John was a graduate of RLC Shades Valley (Class of ’95) & attended UAH on a full academic scholarship. His career had been in the Air Freight business with his father; however, he was pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems at UAB, where he was a President’s List student. He was also a certified personal trainer. John was a devout Christian who prayed on his knees 3 times a day & studied his Bible daily & was a gifted student with a very high IQ; however, he suffered mental illness for which he was treated & which contributed to his tragic death. John was saved by God’s grace & was loved & supported always by his entire family who look forward to being with him again in our heavenly future. Kilgroe Funeral Home Leeds directing with visitation in the chapel Sun., 10-8-17, from 6:00-8:00 pm (5:00 for family). Funeral will be Mon. 10-9-17 at 11:00 am in the Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Wilson officiating and Rev. Larry Tidwell singing. Graveside service & burial is at Jefferson Memorial Gardens Trussville.

Arrangements under the direction of Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds, AL.