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Edward Stokes Obituary
Mr. Stokes, 71, of Charlotte, NC died Monday, April 9, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 in the Hankins & Whittington Chapel, 1111 East Blvd., with the Reverend Robbie Page officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service on Friday. Private interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Mr. Stokes, a Charlotte native, was the son of Oma Honeycutt of Charlotte and the late Francis Marion Stokes. He attended Harding High School and Charlotte Catholic High School. A former member of the Marine Corp Reserve, he was a 32nd degree mason, member of the East Gate Lodge #692, Oasis Temple and the Scottish Rites Bodies. Mr. Stokes was also member of Sharon Baptist Church. He was a businessman, an investor and a co-owner of S & R Wrecker Service Inc. and S & R Auto and Truck Salvage.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Stokes is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Lisa Frye (Eddie); son, Bryan Church (Wendy); step-father, James Honeycutt; aunt, Becky Stokes Smith; grandchildren, Koty, Hunter, Taylor, and Sierra; step-children, Pamela Haan (Jeff) and Scott Morgan (Susan); and four step-grandchildren, Andrea, Joseph, Wesley and William.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Doris Sturdivant for her loving care and attention to Mr. Stokes over the past year.
Memorials may be sent to Sharon Baptist Church, 6411 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210; or Shriner's Hospital for Crippled and Burned Children, c/o Oasis Temple of the Shrine, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262; or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 28100.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Stokes
Jimmy McCoy
February 24, 2013
Lisa,Scott & Brian just found out today to learn of the passing of ED. Enjoyed working for you all & Bob. Tina got laid off after 23 years so we decided to move back to w.va. last year. Bless all of you.
Cindy lussier Koontz
August 22, 2012
Hello,.this is Cindy,.Franks daughter at the Marina,.I JUST found out the news of Ed.s passing,.I am so sorry for your loss,.Ed was one of a kind!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!
The Bravo Family
April 14, 2012
Barbara,
I am so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family.
Jerry & Patsy Townsend
April 13, 2012
Barbara, Jerry and I were so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. Ed was a very nice person and we enjoyed talking with him about "old" Charlotte. Not many people remember Charlotte the way he did. We know this has been a hard time for you and just know that you have been in our prayers and will be in our prayers for the days to come.
Adam Sutphin
April 12, 2012
Lisa I'm very sorry to hear about your father's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. If there's anything you need please let me know.
Bob Dill
April 12, 2012
Lisa and Family, sorry for the loss. I will miss him and the time, stories and Good Times we shared over the years. Ed's friendship always will be special. The memories of "The Good Times" we will always cherish!
Deborah Free Burch
April 12, 2012
Lisa and family, so sorry for your loss. I know he will be greatly missed by many. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
MARGARET GORDON-SINGLETARY
April 12, 2012
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF EDDIE'S DEATH. WE WERE NEIGHBORS AS CHILDREN. HE AND MY BROTHER, TERRY GORDON, WERE PALS AS CHILDREN. I REMEMBER HIS PARENTS, AS WELL . EDDIE WAS THERE FOR US AT DADDY'S DEATH NINE YEARS AGO. I WISH I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE THERE FOR OLMA AND FAMILY. MAY YOUR SOUL BE BLESSED,EDDIE, AND MEMORIES WILL BE CHERISHED.
Clayton Quinn
April 12, 2012
Prayers go out to the family...Eddie was a good man!
Sunday Free
April 11, 2012
As Far Back As I Can Remember, Ed You Have Always Been A Part Of My Life .
In My Eyes You Were Family..
I Hold You And Your Family Very Dear And Close To My Heart Always...
You Will Be Truely Missed ..
Our Prayers Are With Your Family.
Julie Todd Foster
April 11, 2012
To Eddie's wife, mother, children and family I send my deepest condolences as my heart goes out to each of you at this time and in the days ahead. Eddie was always so nice to me and for knowing him, I am grateful. May God bless you all and comfort you with healing wholeness again.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4
Terry Oliver
April 11, 2012
So sorry for your loss. We will miss him very much. We are keeping your family in our prayers.
Frank Reynolds
April 11, 2012
So sorry.
Bill Free
April 11, 2012
Not just a long time friend,you were my brother I never had , I will truly miss you Eddie but will always remember our good times.
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