Anthony Tony Stokes Sr.

Anthony Stokes Obituary

Anthony Tony Stokes July 15, 1957 - April 9, 2010 COLUMBUS, GA— Mr. Anthony Tony "Frog" Stokes Sr., 52, of Columbus, GA passed away on Friday April 9, 2010 at the Columbus Regional Hospital. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010 at St. James CME Church, located 380 Northstar Dr. Columbus, GA. Pastor Earl Griffin will officiate and burial will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens. Visitation will be today from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m., according to the Sconiers Funeral Home, 836 5th Ave., Columbus. The family will receive friends and the cortege at 4919 Hollywood Ct. Columbus. Mr. Stokes was born July 15, 1957 in Anchorage, Alaska to the proud parents of York Paul and Frances Venable Stokes. He was a 1975 graduate of Kendrick High School and was employed as a repairman for the family business, Stokes appliances. He was a member of the St. James CME Church. Survivors include a daughter, Cierra Stokes of Columbus; a son, Anthony T. Stokes, Jr. of Valdosta, GA; his father, York P. Stokes and his grandmother, Lyda Stokes both of Columbus; two sisters, Debra Stokes of Ontario, CA and Teresa Stokes of Columbus, GA; three brothers, Gregory Steve (Shirley) Stokes of Lawrenceville, GA, Terry J. (Birgit) Stokes and Cedrick Stokes both of Columbus; two aunts Edna Woods of Cleveland, OH and Anita Scott of Orlando, FL; mothers of his children, Sharon Walker and Nancy Wyatt; a grandchild, Amir Stokes, and many other loving relatives and friends.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer from Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Stokes

14 Entries

Nancy Wyatt

September 7, 2010

I took me a while to be able to sign the guest book but now I feel as though I have the courage and strength. First and far most I would like to say that Anthony will truly be missed. He was a great father to our daughter Cierra and also to his son Anthony Jr. All that knew him, knew him as a loving, generous and kind hearted person who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was my first love and my rock during our marriage. In my heart I know that he is in a better place now with his mom and brother Mark telling jokes and making them laugh. In my mind he is not just a memory because I still have a part of him here with me and that is our daughter, because everyday that I look at her I see him. To the Family I felt your pain when they told me Anthony had passed and you all will always be in my prayers.

Jolanda Bowen Lindsey

May 6, 2010

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May GOD comfort you and your family and bless you with beautiful memories that will forever live in youvr hearts.

Themum Crawford

April 25, 2010

May GOD grant the Stokes family, strength and peace during this time of sorrow. Anthony will sorely be missed.

Alexia Honor

April 19, 2010

Many will miss that bright smile and wonderful personality. I pray that God will cover your family during there time of berevement. You were truly a wonderful person. We will miss you!

Jim Tyler

April 19, 2010

My deepest sympathie to Tony and his family. I first met Tony at Rothschild Jr High in the 1969/1970 year, and graduated with him fom Kendrick High in 1975. i'll always treasure those times with him. My prayers are with you all.
Jim Tyler
KHS 1975

Kenny Mac

April 18, 2010

I was so,so saddened to read of Frog's passing. Tony went to Kendrick High with me and graduated with my brother, Fred. Frog and I kept in touch until I left for Atlanta in 1987. Funny how when you separate from friends, you always think you'll see them,again. Our condolences go out to all Frog's family and all who knew him. We love you Frog and to all the family and friends, keep your heads up. God bless you all. Kenneth McDuffie and Family

Pamela Beard Morrison

April 17, 2010

Rest in Peace
My prayers goes out to my niece (Cierra)
and family. Anthony was a very good brother-in-law. My kids always speak of him and he'll forever be family to us.

Cierra will be forever in our care.

Gene Winchester

April 17, 2010

During times like these, words, whether many or few, seem inadequate. Loss is a very difficult 'word' to comprehend. But please know that we are praying for the family at this hour..Our heart felt sympathy...

Gene Winchester & family

MONIQUE ALSTON

April 17, 2010

TO MY UNCLE ANTHONY...THERES NO MORE HURT AND PAIN!FOR YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE!TO CIERRA, JUST KNOW THAT MY PRAYS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF GRIEF! WE LOVE YOU! R.I.P UNCLE ANTHONY!!

Brenda Green-Lawrence

April 17, 2010

I was very sad when I heard of Anthony's passing...we were great friends for a very long time. He was a wonderful person with a big heart and a big smile to match it. To the family you have me and my families deepest sympathy. I know you loved him and will miss him but know that everything is ALRIGHT now for he is present with the Lord. We will all miss him but we have so many wonderful memories and smiles to keep close to our hearts. Anthony is gone but will never be forgotten. RIP my dear friend and know that you where loved by so many.

Tameka Williams

April 17, 2010

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)
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Surbrono Lewis

April 16, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

rodney lawrence

April 16, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Patricia Elam Clark

April 16, 2010

I send my heartfelt sympathy to the family. I have known "Frog" since high school and I could not have met a better person that was so much fun to be around. He would always keep me laughing with his witticism. Anthony you will be truly missed by all who loved you but GOD loved you best. To be absent of the body is to be present with the Lord. Rest in peace.

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