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Charles Warren Stokes Jr., 59, Sheriff of Lunenburg County, died April 15, 2006. Sheriff Stokes began his law enforcement career with the Kenbridge Police Department in 1968 and in 1978 was employed by the Lunenburg County Sheriff's Department. He served as Chief Deputy with the Lunenburg Sheriffs Department from 1981 until 2004 when he was elected Sheriff. He was a member of the Kenbridge Fire Department, the Blue Knights Law Enforcement Riding Group, the Fraternal Order of Police, and the Bethany United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Wynn Stokes; his sons, Charles W. Stokes III of Victoria, Charles Aaron Stokes of Kenbridge, Jason Stokes of Victoria, Eddie Lee Jewell and Michael Todd Jewell, both of Boones Mill; and five grandchildren survive him. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Kenbridge United Methodist Church with burial in the Kenbridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Southside Emmaus Goodman Scholarship Fund, c/o Bobby Dotson, 1155 Amphill Road, Columbia, Va. 23038-2807 or to the Community Memorial Hospice, P.O. Box 90, South Hill, Va. 23970.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 17, 2006.

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Sandy Hegamyer

April 24, 2006

Teresa, I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Stokes was a wonderful man and it was an honor to care for him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sandy Hegamyer(HDH nurse)

Lynn Brewer (Walker)

April 21, 2006

Teresa and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you, just keep the memories fresh in your mind, and remember that friends and loved ones are always here for you. Charles was a very special man and atleast we know he is not suffering now. He is in a much better place than we are. Love to all. Miss u lots

Rita Honeycutt

April 20, 2006

Teresa and family,



May the precious memories of all the good times help you through this difficult time. I'm so glad that I was able to visit with you and Charles in the hospital. God's grace will help you through the days ahead. Love and God Bless

Tina Daniels

April 20, 2006

Dear Teresa,

I cannot put in to words how I feel. Please remember how much I love you both. You have always been there for me and helping take care of me.I still see Charles walking in the back door of the office with that smile on his face waiting to take you to lunch and sometimes me too. I love you both so much and you were like my second set of parents. I knew he was always close by to take care of me. Well now, we must take care of each other. Anything you may need me and Duck are here. I loved to make him blush. Forever in my heart he will be. I know my dad has met him in Heaven and said, Thanks so much for helping take care of my little girl. I love you Charles!

Lt. Ben Williams

April 19, 2006

With heartfelt sympathy.

Les & Janelle Carlow

April 19, 2006

Teresa,

We were saddened to hear about your loss. We feel honored that we had an opportunity to meet Charles and enjoy time with him on our recent ski trip to Snowmass. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We know Charles will be greatly missed.

Angie and Bobby Burnham

April 19, 2006

Teresa

Words can not express our sorrow for your loss. We thought alot of Charles and will miss him and his motorcycle stories. If there are "Harley's in heaven", we are sure that he is riding his now.

Hal Costley

April 19, 2006

Teresa,

I did not know about Charles' illness so I was shocked to receive notice of his passing from Susan Cook. I always enjoyed being with you, Charles and the boys on our ski trips to Seven Springs. I pray that God will comfort you, Eddie and Michael in this time of loss. Please pass along my condolences to each of them. Blessings.

Town of Victoria

April 18, 2006

Teresa and family,



We give you our prayers in this your time of loss. We are so sorry!



Town of Victoria Employees

E.B. Honeycutt

April 18, 2006

Teresa and Family,

We missed seeing Charles in the hospital,he went home the day were coming to see him.We were shocked he passed so soon, I wanted to say my goodbyes. My mother was Nannie Archer Stokes, so Charles and I were third cousin's. He made the Stokes name proud and will be sorely missed. My sincere and deepest sympathies to you and your family

April 18, 2006

May God offer you peace, comfort and strength in this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Janice Paige Epperson

CYNTHIA HIGGINS

April 18, 2006

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Susan Cook

April 18, 2006

Teresa,

Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear about Charles leaving us. Our prayers and thoughts are with you each day. John & Susan Cook

Bessie Evans

April 18, 2006

Teresa,

This note is to let you know that you are in our prayers. We send our

deepest sympathy.

Moses and Bessie Evans

Brenda Napier

April 17, 2006

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you and your family. Charles was a great friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you.

Carl and Rachael Ashworth

April 17, 2006

Our sympathy goes out to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Diane Adams(nurse @ HDH)

April 17, 2006

Mrs Stokes,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that this is a hard time for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Judy Farrar

April 17, 2006

Teresa, My heart goes out to you. I was so shocked to hear about Charles' illness and much too sudden death.

My thoughts are with you.



Love, Judy Farrar (Charles' cousin)

Sidney and Wanda S. Hill

April 17, 2006

To the Stokes Family,

Deepest sympathy is extended to you at this time. We will continue to remember you in our prayers.

June Rainey

April 17, 2006

To Charles' family--

Charles was truly an "Officer and a Gentleman" who will be greatly missed. He made a positive difference in many lives during his years of service. Thank you for sharing him with the community.

Rob & Iris Resnick

April 17, 2006

Teresa,

We just heard about Charles from Cheryl G. We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our sympathies and prayers are with you and your family.



Rob & Iris Resnick

Lelia "Peanut" Jewell

April 17, 2006

Teresa,

Charles was very special to us. Edward and I will miss him very much. They don't come much better than Charles. You can call us anytime to talk. We love you very much!!!

Cheryl Gallant

April 17, 2006

Teresa,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

LINDA INGE- COATS

April 17, 2006

Charles Warren was one of the dearest friends I've ever had. He was an incredible man, of strength, courage and conviction. I KNOW that there is a place in heaven for him.

Joe and Jane Word

April 17, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Lunenburg shares in your sorrow. This County has lost another "Andy from Mayberry" Leader and he will be missed in many, many ways.

Gordon Erby

April 17, 2006

With Great Sympathy and Christian Love.

April 17, 2006

Teresa, Eddie and Family,



My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. It seems like forever since I've seen you guys...Teresa,I remember how happy you were when you met Charles...All those memories bring a huge smile to my face.



Love,



Joanne Ivey (Gibson)

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