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Wayne Stokes Obituary
Funeral services will be conducted in the Wilkerson Funeral Chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Entombment will follow at the mausoleum at Pinewood Memorial Park.
He was born on June 1, 1944, in Greenville, N.C., where he remained a lifelong resident. Wayne was a farmer his entire life and had a passion for all things farming; from riding his tractor, planting and harvesting various crops, collecting antique tractors and even visiting the farmer's market. However, nothing brought him more joy than seeing the smiles and hearing the laughter of his grandchildren.
Wayne was a big hearted, kind and loving, generous man with a deep love for the Lord. He was an active and devoted member of Black Jack Original Free Will Baptist Church for over 45 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, W.K. and Kathleen Stokes and nephew, Robin Stokes.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Pugh Stokes; two children, daughter Vonda Stokes Harris and husband, Chris, and son Chris Stokes and wife, Stephanie, all of Greenville; six grandchildren, Cutler Harris, Conner Harris, Hannah Harris, Parker Stokes, Garrett Stokes and Stella Stokes, all of Greenville; brother, Bobby Stokes, and wife, Ruth, also of Greenville; brother-in-law, Sammy Pugh, and wife, Carol; sisters-in law, Judy Pugh and Phyllis Pugh Moore and husband Brinkley Moore; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home, and friends are always welcome at the home.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Alison Cieszko, Dr. Jerry Simpson, Dr. Hassan Alhosaini, Heather Booth, Dave Snyder and all the staff at Vidant Cardiology.
The family would also like to say thank you to all his dear friends and family who took time to visit with him on a daily basis. He loved having visitors and appreciated each and every one of you.
Memorials may be made to Black Jack Original Free Will Baptist Church Building Fund, 2972 Black Jack-Simpson Road, Greenville, NC 27858. Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Judi Presser Frizzelle
January 26, 2015
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Wayne's passing. I just saw it in an old newspaper. My heart goes out to you and your family.
January 23, 2015
chris, im so sorry for you & your familys loss,it is so good to know where your loved ones are when they leave this old earth,you can rest assured you will be together again.praise god,in Christ tommy dail&family
January 22, 2015
He will be dearly missed.
January 21, 2015
Linda and Family, I am sorry for your loss. I know all of you will surely miss him but he is in a better place. Always know that I am thinking of you and have you in my prayers daily. Sincerely, Yvonne Dixon-Hardee. Charleston, SC
George Willis
January 20, 2015
Linda and Chris and family. Praise the Lord for Wayne's home going. I know he is going to be missed - however, to think about him in heaven today with no more pain - we have a lot to live for by trusting the Lord so we can see Wayne again. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. Thanks for sharing Wayne with my family. Oh what memories. Linda, Will and George Willis
Tom Little
January 19, 2015
Wayne, you were an all around good guy who will sorely be missed. God speed!
Peggy B. Crawley
January 19, 2015
Linda and family, we were sorry to hear about Wayne's death. We have fond memories of seeing and talking with him at Daddy's store there in Portertown and on other occasions. We know God can and will give you the comfort you need at this time and forever.
William & Peggy (Baker) Crawley
Hubert/Jean Garris
January 19, 2015
Linda and family: I was sad to learn of the passing of Wayne. We spent many hours together while I was with Farm Bureau. He was a special friend. We will keep you and the family in our prayers duing this time.
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