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Rodney Stokes Obituary
Rodney Stokes, 88, of Forest Hill, passed away on August 9, 2015 at his residence.
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents, Nathaniel and Rosalie "Durse" Stokes and siblings, Maude Hicks and Arthur Stokes.
A life-long nurseryman, Rodney owned and operated Rodney's Greenhouse from the late 1960s to 2002. He was also a beloved father and "Pappy."
Rodney is survived by his wife of 71 years, Doris Stokes; sons, Sam and wife, Donna of Forest Hill, and Keith and wife, Gail of Pensacola, Florida; grandchildren, Lauren Laborde and husband, David of Alexandria, Dana Lyles and husband, Michael of Forest Hill, and Beth Stokes of Pensacola; and his pride and joy, his great-granddaughters, Hannah Jane and Camille Anne Laborde and Samantha Paige Lyles; and siblings, Sammy Stokes and Alice Perry.
Visitation will be at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Alexandria, LA on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Memphis, TN, 38101.
To extend online condolences to the Stokes family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Debbie Perry Redington
August 11, 2015
Mrs. Doris, Keith & Sam, Sorry to hear of your loss. Mom sends her sympathies to you all.
Maxie Jeter Besson
August 11, 2015
Mr.Rodney was a quiet unassuming gentleman, who for decades produced a bounty of beauty each year for so many to admire and enjoy. He will be remembered as an esteemed member of the pioneers of the nursery capital. My deepest sympathy to Ms.Doris,Sam,Keith and the entire Stokes family. Maxie Jeter Besson
Pam North
August 11, 2015
Dear Stokes Family, I'm so Sorry for your loss. I've been coming to the nursery for many years, and I always enjoy seeIng your family. In my thoughts and prayers,
Sharlet Young
August 11, 2015
Ms Doris, Sam and Donna, I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Rodney. I know how close all the Stokes and the Youngs were. We all loved yall and Mr. Rodney. Take care and God Bless.
August 11, 2015
Ms. Doris, So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed coming to your nursery with mom and buying plants. Will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mary Ann Roberts Marshall
Nash
August 10, 2015
Dear Keith & Stokes family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
We send our deepest condolences &
pray for you all, Sincerely,
The Nash Family of Pensacola.
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