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Ocie STOKES Obituary
He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Candice Stokes (Dontae Edwards) of Hampton, Va., Mary Catherine Eley of Smithfield; a devoted niece, Lazya Johnson of Hampton; two nephews, Deonate Edwards of Hampton, and Marquel Eley of Smithfield; maternal grandparents, Decater and Marvin Fisher of Ivor, Va.; a devoted uncle, James Fisher of Smithfield; a special aunt, Louise F. Haskins of Ivor; a special friend of the family, Tasia Day of Fayetteville, N.C.; other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Ivor, Va., with the Rev. P. D. Wells Jr. officiating and the Rev. Roy Stockes, eulogist. Interment will be in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery. Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.crockerfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ocie STOKES
TERESA ALLENSWORTH
January 23, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF OCIE BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN:FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED.I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY OF MEETING YOUR SON AT PRA AND SOMETIMES PEOPLE CROSS PATHS IN YOUR LIFE FOR A REASON. OCIE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND I NEVER SAW HIM UPSET ABOUT ANYTHING HE WAS A VERY UPBEAT AND LOVING PERSON AND EVEN WHEN HE BECAME SICK HE NEVER ONCE COMPLAINED ABOUT ANYTHING WE USE TO TALK ALL THE TIME AND HE NEVER MET ANY STRANGERS. I KNOW HE IS WITH GOD AND SMILING DOWN ON ALL OF US NOW . MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY ALWAYS AND I THANK YOU FOR BLESSING ME WITH YOUR SON FOR THE TIME THAT I KNEW HIM. BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHERE OCIE IS NOW WITH GOD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU WITH EACH PASSING DAY AS HE STRENGHTHENS YOUR FAMILY, SO THAT YOU WILL KNOW HE NEEDED OCIE MORE THAN YOU DO. HIS WORK WAS DONE HERE ON EARTH.
J Spalding
January 21, 2010
I was just searching to see if Ocie had a facebook, and happened to see through google that he passed. So many are passing, I do not want to take living for granted. My thoughts are with the family. May we all be ready for the Lord when it's our time to leave.
Sarah Williams
January 16, 2010
I used to be his classmate. He will be missed.
Louise Little
January 11, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Ocie you will be surely missed.
Domonique Williams
January 8, 2010
I always will remember Ocie and his smiles and great personality. He will truly be missed. My prayers to his family.
Sheila Deckard
January 8, 2010
I remember that Ocie was full of joy and happiness. He made me smile and laugh and he made others smile and laugh. He will be missed.
Marie Clarke
January 6, 2010
Laverne,one day at a time.You will get through this.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Alexander
January 4, 2010
Ocie was a humble, courteous and gentle young man. We worked together for several years and his demeanor was always the same. Know that you all are in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Jamell Preacely
January 4, 2010
Ocie was a dear friend of mine and i love him deeply he will be greatly missed and never forgotten...Always and forever Jermaine!!!!
Debra Davis
January 4, 2010
To the family,
Know that God got your back and know that God has Ocie back.He was a great person to work with and he made me smile even when I was having a bad day.Ocie never had a bad day, remember him for him.May God continually strengthen your family and build a fence all around you.
Debra Davis
Marshall McKenzie
January 4, 2010
I will remember Ocie as one of the most kind and genuine people I had the pleasure to know. He will truly be missed.
Emily Haag Flynn
January 3, 2010
Ocie was a classmate of mine all the way through High School. He was always very kind and fun to be around. We did not keep in touch after high school but I"m sure he will be missed greatly. My prayers to his family.
January 3, 2010
TO THE STOKES fAMILY,
BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN:FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED. MATT 5:4
THE PS:23
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERP I SHALL NOT WANT. HE IS MAKINNG ME TO LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES, AND HE LEADTH ME BESIDE THE STILL WATERS.HE RESTORES MY SOUL. HE LEADTH MY IN A PATH OF RIGHTOUSINESS FOR HIS NAME SAKE, YEA THOU I WALK THRU THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH I WILL FEEL NO EVIL, FOR THY ARE WITH ME. THY ROD AND STAFF THEY COMFORT ME, THY PREPARETH A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMIES, THY ANIONTETH MY HEAD WITH OIL, MY CUP RUNNETH OVER SURELY, GOODINESS AND MERCY SHALL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE AND I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER. (AMEN)
AS FOR OCIE REMEMBERING THAT BIG BIG SMILE!!!HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY ON EARTH BUT GOD WANTED HIM.THE MEMORIES THE PRAYER AND ALSO PRAY FOR EACH FAMILY MEMBER TOGETHER AND REMEMBER THAT GOD IS YOUR SOURCE FOR EVERYTHING IN LIFE. THE WOUND WILL HEAL IN TIME BUT THE SPIRIT IS ALWAYS HERE ENBEDDED IN OUR HEARTS--GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU THE FAMILY,AND EVERYONE THAT OCIE TOUCHED IN HIS LIFE TIME.
MY PRAYER WILL CONTINUE FOR THE FAMILY,CLOSE FRIEND SUPPORT THE FAMILY,
THE DEPTH OF GOD
MS MARY
Tanya Thomas
January 2, 2010
To the family of Ocie Stokes I offer my deepest condolences in your time of greif may your good memories comfort you and God see you through.Ocie will be greatly missed at PRA for his positive energy and great attitude.
Lynda Holt
January 2, 2010
dont cry for he no longer suffers, but smile cause his mind is free. our father will keep him safe till we all get there. his job is done and what wonderful work he has done...i was around him in Smithfield High i left for 6 years came bac n got 3 more years of his grace at PRA! HE WILL ALWAYS BE MR.WONDERFUL 2 ME. 2 his fam..
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way. (from poems)GOD BLESS!
Keshawn Ford
January 2, 2010
Jermaine you will be missed by many people love ya !!!!!
Ebony Curry
January 2, 2010
I met Ocie a few years back when we worked together at PRA. Ocie was such a sweet and kind person. We lost contact when I left PRA, but I did get a chance to speak with him recently before he left this world. He seemed to be in good spirits and as happy as ever. My prayers are with his family and friends, and know that Ocie will be deeply missed. He was a good friend to me and he will always be in my heart.
Kevin & Avanti Johnson
January 1, 2010
Ocie was my classmate at Smithfield Middle School and he was a band member along with my brother Avanti Johnson at Smithfield High. We are truly sadden by the loss of a good person it was a big shock to read it in the paper. I deal with death in my career with the funeral home I work for but its hard to read about a person who you walk the halls and shared classes with and the same age as I am. My brother and I offer of deepest sympathy to the Stokes Family this loss may seem hard right now but just look to God for comfort and he will see you through.
Joseph Chapman
January 1, 2010
I may have only known you for a short time but I enjoyed evry moment i spent with you.I will truely miss that big smile and those bright eyes but I know God needed you home with him.We all wonder why God takes our loved ones away but its not for us to know,your in a better place now.To the family I pray that God gives you strength in your time of need.
S.R
January 1, 2010
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. You left us with great memories, your help at work, the hang out times with the "CREW" , the games talk, beating all of us at the racing game at Jillians, nothing but good memories man. You will be missed !
CHRSITI BROWN & FAMILY
January 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CHRISTI BROWN
January 1, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. I REMEMBER WHEN I MEET OCIE 5 YEARS AT PRA. OCIE WAS ALWAYS FULL OF ENERGY & HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE. ONE THING I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ABOUT OCIE IS WHEN HE WOULD CALL ME BROWN. OCIE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BUT I KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. LOVE YOU OCIE
January 1, 2010
May God continue to bless and comfort each of you.
Yvette Clarke Thornton & family
CANDICE
January 1, 2010
I REMEMBER WHEN I 1ST CAME 2 PRA AND U CAME IN THE TRAINING CLASS WITH SOOOOOO MUCH ENERGY (8MOS) AGO....I WISH I WAS ON UR TEAM...BUT U WERE A BIG HELP AND TROOPER TO ME....EVEN DOWN TO THE LAST DAYS...."OCIE" YOUR IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.....KEEP LOOKING DOWN ON US @ PRA.....HAMPTON FINEST......
R.J.
January 1, 2010
Ocie, its so hard to come to the fact your gone. I'm still having a hard time believing it. I will miss you so much. You, Antoine,and I have had some really good times. You were like a brother to the both of us. We know that you are in a better place and one day we will see you again. I love you man.
Jacquette Barnes
January 1, 2010
It's always difficult to say goodbye but When you work with someone so closely it becomes even harder. The reality has not yet set in that you are really no longer with us here on earth however I know it soon will arrive. I'm going to miss so many things about you Ocie..most of all hearing your voice while you stand behind my desk saying "Jacquette...Is that cake?" Rest in peace knowing forever in our hearts you will have a special place and forever our leader of the millenium......now from up above...
ANDREA NORFLEET
January 1, 2010
May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand. ~....YOU WAS A AWESOME PERSON TO WORK WITH NEVER YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
Sue Lorenzo
January 1, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Stokes family. We miss ya Ocie, Thank u for all the great times and great memories, u will never be forgotten. We will always have M.C end B.K .... :0) ... Love ya Ocie
Sheena Winnegan
December 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Stokes family. I grew up my entire life with Ocie. We grew up in the same neighborhood and we graduated together. Ocie, I will miss you so much and I'll never forget you. Love you always
angel matthews
December 31, 2009
my prayers are with your family. will miss this wonderful person who has left us.ocie was a great friend and he very loving and has the biggest heart will keep him in my heartlove working with him for the past 2 years. miss you ocie
December 31, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memory bring you comfort. Charlie and Bertha Harris, Smithfield, Va
Carolyn Braxton
December 31, 2009
For the short time that I knew Ocie, I came to find that he was a special person. God has come to retrieve that special person and take him on. He spent enough time on this earth spreading his love to all that knew him. Ocie you will be missed by everyone that was graced with your presence. My condolences go out to the Stokes, may GOD continue his bless you all!
Shelley Walker
December 31, 2009
Ocie you will be truly missed. Especially with your PRA Roll Call, which no one can duplicate. No matter what, MONEY TALKS IS STILL IN THE BUILDING...!
Shenell Street and Shelley Walker
December 31, 2009
I will truly miss Ocie.Its hard 4 me to believe that youre gone. The good times we shared will always be remembered. I would like to extend my deepest sympathy t Laverne and Stanley as well as Candice and Lazya.
Min. James Larry Roberts
December 31, 2009
Dear Stanley and family,
My deepest sympathy to you in the time of the loss of your loved one. May God watch over you and keep you through your times of grief. My prayer is that he will continue to comfort you in the days ahead. God bless you all.
December 31, 2009
I love bro...Ill never forget all the good times we spent together.. u will be deeply missed.. It's like just the other day u was layin on my floor and we was talkin about life........ughhhh im hurting so bad inside. But, I know God needs u more than i do.... Love u
Shadow
Darryl Zeek Jones
December 31, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Darryl Zeek Jones
December 31, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Michael Meola
December 31, 2009
Ocie Jermaine, its hard to believe that you are gone. I can remember a time when we were so close. We did everything together, from the mall to concerts in the area. We had a strong friendship that I will never forget. As time goes on, people grow apart. I just want you to know that no matter how much time and distance was put between us, you are a friend and I love you like family. I enjoyed the time that I was able to share with you on this Earth but now its time for you to share that same joy and laughter with everyone above. You will be truely missed. R.I.P.
Darryl Zeek Jones
December 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 31, 2009
I love you cuzzo! RIP
PURNELL FUTRELL
December 31, 2009
TO THE FAMILY OF MY DEAR FRIEND JERMAINE WHO I WILL MISS SO DEARLY, I HOPE THAT GOD WILL KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS AND PROTECT YOUR TEARS SO THAT THEY WILL BE TEARS OF LAUGHTER WHE THE TIME GROW SORROW. IM GOING TO MISS HAT SMILE HE HAD THRU THE YEARS THAT I HAVE KNOWN HIM AND IM SURE YOU WILL ASWELL
Tasha Nixon
December 31, 2009
Ocie, you are such a beautiful person. We shared many enjoyable moments within the las 4 years that I worked with you at PRA. I will never forget that smile Captain Carasima. My prayers are with your family. R.I.P. Ocie J! *MUAH* I will miss you
Jerry Martinez
December 31, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
Crystal Holmes
December 31, 2009
Ocie will always be remembered for his big smile and large heart. GOD doesn't make any mistakes he only takes the best.
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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