Mr. Stokes was born September 7, 1947 in Cuthbert, Georgia; son of the late Grady Ray and Mary Ann Norris Stokes. He served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard, was retired from GTE and Farley Nuclear Plant in Dothan, AL, also a member of Landmark Baptist Church in Dothan. During his retirement he was a Lay Preacher for his church and nursing homes. He loved the Lord and Georgia Football.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Leah Ann Stokes and his step-mother, Mary Lillian Stokes.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Kathryn Mary Stokes, daughter, Jennifer Atkinson (Jamie), step-daughter, Amber Lewis (Ryan), brother, Randy Stokes (Lynn), sister, Marsha Powell (Charles); grandchildren, Autumn Roberts, Brandon Roberts, Caleb Ray Terrell, Nathaniel Terrell, Preston Palmer, Breanna Argo, Ashton Atkinson, Weston Atkinson, Braxton Atkinson and his great grandchildren, Kullen Argo and Jett Lewis.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date and requests that any contributions be made to Columbus Hospice, 7020 Moon Rd., Columbus, GA 31909.
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