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Edward Stokes Obituary
CHAPIN, SC - Graveside service for Edward H. Stokes, 91, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Bush River Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo.
Mr. Stokes passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. Born in Birmingham, AL, he was a son of the late William H. Stokes and Sara Elizabeth Lewis Stokes. He was the loving husband of 65 years to the late Eugenia Smith Stokes. Mr. Stokes proudly served in the United States Merchant Marines during WWII on numerous Liberty Ships during many campaigns. He was an auto mechanic until he and his son Robert began their own business, Commercial Battery Sales, Inc. where he remained President until his death. He attended Chapin United Methodist Church. Mr. Stokes was a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather who dearly loved his family and will be greatly missed.
Surviving are his sons, Danny W. (Terry) Stokes, Robert E.M. (Jackie) Stokes, Jimmy L. (Babs) Stokes; grandchildren, Gene (Jan) Stokes, Michael (Alisa) Stokes, Audrey Stokes Brady, Alex Stokes, Stacey (Kris) Black, Ryan (Amy) Stokes, Mary Margaret Stokes, Joshua Stokes; great-grandchildren, Courtney, McKenzie, Lindsay, Madison, Hannah, Mya, Jaxin; numerous nieces; and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers; one sister; and grandson, Chris Stokes.
Memorials may be made to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 1235 South Clark Street, Suite 910, Arlington, VA 22202.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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December 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. I know he will be missed. May God be with you and know so many people love you all. God Bless,
Bill, Martha, and Will.
Pat Zimmer
December 21, 2016
My heart is so saddened by the loss of this incredible man. He and Mrs. Stokes were such a great part of my life and were very loved and admired. No words can take away your pain during this difficult time, but you are so blessed to have had Mr. Stokes in your life. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all.
December 20, 2016
We were saddened to read of Buck's death in the morning paper. Please know that all of the family are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. We are very sorry that we are not able to be at the service or to visit with you Wednesday evening. Both of us have mobility problems and have given up night driving. We were neighbors for over 40 years and enjoyed watching your family grow and grow up. We will certainly miss seeing him at the lake. We know you will miss Buck, but also know you are grateful for the many years you had him with you. May God bless you with His comfort and peace. Harold and Betty Park
Tedd and Nancy Antonacci
December 20, 2016
Very sad to lose a real man and member of the Greatest Generation. He and his family will be remembered in our prayers.
TERRY WILSON
December 20, 2016
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH FAMILY
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