David Stokes

1995 - 2026

David Stokes obituary, 1995-2026, Claxton, GA

David Stokes

1995 - 2026

BORN

1995

DIED

2026

Upcoming Events

Feb

21

Service

11:00 a.m.

Hodges Funeral Home

Metter, GA

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David Stokes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 17, 2026.
Mr. David Alfred Stokes was born in Candler County, Georgia on August 17, 1975 to Mr. David Lamar Stokes and Mrs. Betty Jean Taylor Stokes. He entered a peaceful rest on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

David was a graduate of the Metter High School Class of 1995. After graduation, he started working with his grandfather on the farm taking care of animals and then moved on to work on farms planting and repairing farm equipment.

Survivors include his mother Betty Jean Stokes (Roosevelt K. Clark) of Claxton, GA; father David Lamar Stokes of Decatur, GA; one brother, Christopher (Catrina Eason) Stokes of Statesboro, GA.

Services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 11:00am at Hodges Funeral Home Chapel in Metter, Georgia.

Hodges Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

21

Service

11:00 a.m.

Hodges Funeral Home

Metter, GA

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