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Sidney Stokes Obituary
Mr. Stokes, 73, of Charlotte, NC died at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, November 27, 2008.
He was born March 4, 1935 in Lenoir, NC son of the late Carl Asbury and Pansy Swanson Stokes. Mr. Stokes graduated Salutatorian from Kings Creek High School and received his BS in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
A member of Midwood Baptist Church, he sang in the church choir and loved to play the harmonica. He was a former member of Toastmasters International and enjoyed reading, writing and playing chess. Mr. Stokes was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was very proud that both of his sons are ordained ministers.
In addition to his parents Mr. Stokes was preceded in death by three siblings, David A. and Carol J. Stokes and Estelle Walsh.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Dorothy S. Stokes of Charlotte, NC; sons, Reverend Sidney James Stokes and wife, Barbie of Salisbury, NC and Reverend Carl Arthur Stokes and wife, Robin of Mt. Croghan, SC; sister, Virginia Barlow of Rockingham, NC; brothers, Frederick S. Stokes and wife, Joan of Charlotte, NC and William E. Stokes and wife, Betty of Morganton, NC; sisters, Margaret Reid of Hickory, NC, Sue Sampson and Carlotta Esmoris both of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Christina Michelle Stokes, Cynthia Marie Stokes and Isabella Nicole Stokes. Many nieces and nephews also survive Mr. Stokes.
Funeral service for Mr. Stokes will be held at Midwood Baptist Church on Monday, December 1, at 3:00 PM with the family receiving friends at the church from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn East Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Midwood Baptist Church Building Fund or the Organ Fund, 2029 Mecklenburg Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington, Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd. Online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sidney Stokes
Mary Cormack
January 6, 2009
Dear Dot, Jamie & Carl, I talked to Daddy the other day and he told me about Stokes' home-going. We know Mama helped welcome him into the Kingdom. I sure will miss him, as do I miss you all. Love and God's blessings to all, Mary Frances (Proctor), Chris, Angie & Emily Cormack
Lucius Glover Nivens
December 1, 2008
Dear Mrs. Stokes, I was so sorry to read where Mr. Stokes had passed away. I wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today. Buster Glover was my father in law and thought so highly of you and of course I have many memories of you and your kindness working together with him. May your memories give you comfort in the difficult days ahead. Many blessing and may you find peace and comfort through God's love.
Lucius Nivens
Odette & Family
December 1, 2008
To the Stokes family, I asked that GOD will keep you all uplifted as you go through this season. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
FAYE & FRED JENKINS
December 1, 2008
WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
TONY& ANNETTE & FAMILY HAMILTON
December 1, 2008
A Message of sympathy for your family May these few words of sympathy help, at least in part, to ease the burden you bear and the sadness in your heart,
Susan Gould Love
December 1, 2008
The Stokes Family,
My father and Sid were good friends. They were in Toastmasters together. I remember when your family came to our Lake house and my dad lifted him into the boat. I was about 10 at the time. My dad passed away in 1972. I am saddened by your loss but rejoice to know Sid has been reunited with his good friend Jack and they are dancing on streets of gold. Many blessing to your family at this time. There will be many good memories to come.
Susan Gould Love
Mary Billings
November 30, 2008
With deepest sympathy. Mary Walker Billings & Family
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