Barry Malcolm Stokes

STOKES, Barry Malcolm, age 65, of Midlothian, passed away at home on August 31, 2008, from complications of Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Woodley Stokes; his daughter, Michelle Powell and her husband, Blaine; daughter, Amy Sutton and her husband, Nelson. He was the best grandfather to his grandchildren, Cody and Austin Powell, Nathan Sutton, and sweet little Sydney Sutton. His children and grandchildren made the last few years bearable, and he loved them with all his heart and soul. "Baw Baw" will never be forgotten. He was preceded in death by his father, John Taylor Stokes; and will be deeply missed by his mother, Doris Stokes of Virginia Beach; his brother, Wayne Stokes and his wife, Debby; sisters, Phyllis Burlage and Judy Burke, both of Virginia Beach; his mother-in-law, Viva W. Woodley. Special love and thanks to sister-in-law, Jena Virga and her husband, Andy; sister-in-law, Barbara D. Woodley of Roanoke; many, many nieces and nephews, who will always miss their Uncle Barry. Love and thanks to cousin, William E. Miles and his late mother, Daphne Miles. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation. Arrangements by the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.