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Robert Stokes Obituary
AIKEN - Robert Arthur (Bob) Stokes passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Bob was born in McKeesport, PA, on October 26, 1940. He was raised in Clairton, Pa, and graduated from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon). After serving in the U.S. Army, Bob returned to school and earned an MBA from The University of Pittsburgh. He then began a long career with Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Westinghouse Savannah River Company.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Patricia Stokes; his sons, Timothy and Matthew; his granddaughters, Miranda, Sophia, and Sonja; and his sister, Karen.
Robert will be interred at Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in Jefferson Boro, PA at a later date.
The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy for the Stokes family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com
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Dee Cates
January 30, 2019
I met Bob through United Way in Aiken. He was a great guy and will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Tom Houston
January 24, 2019
Bob was a good neighbor and a very friendly man. My sincere sympathy and prayers go out to Pat and the entire Stokes' family.
Dave Felak
January 23, 2019
Bob was a true gentleman. Always easy going but very competitive on the golf course. My sincere sympathy goes out to the entire Stokes' family.
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