Stonefort-Carl Jeff Stokes, 71, passed away at 1:23am on Friday, March 21, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family and friends.
Jeff was born on June 13, 1942 in Williamson County to Carl Ralph and Violet (Marks) Stokes. He was raised by his mother and step father Nople Segers. He married Deloris Beasley on November 7, 1962 in Marion, Kentucky. She survives of Stonefort.
Jeff worked for Shamrock Mining Supply for many years and was the former owner of C.O. Mini Market in Crab Orchard. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, camping and motor cycle riding. Jeff was a deacon and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He will be missed by all.
Survivors include:
Wife-Deloris Stokes of Stonefort
Son-Dewayne & Barbara Stokes of Harrisburg
Daughters:
Tina Bruckman of Stonefort
Beth & Ronnie Harris of Stonefort
Grandchildren:
Tyson & Patty Stokes
Den Den & Joanie Crites
Heather Bruckman-Kahoun
Kayley Harris
Great grandchildren:
Gabriel Kahoun
Trenton Kahoun
Lexi Crites
Billy Headrick
Shadoe Bonin
Colton Stokes
Sisters:
Mary & Charles Phillips
Sandy & Steve Crain
Aunt-Irene Gurley
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Nople; two sisters, Louise Holmes and Violet Lea Smith and infant brother, Wilson Eugene Stokes.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 11am at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Matt Troxel and Rev. Chris Cutsinger officiating. Burial will follow at Coal Bank Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, March 23, 2014 from 5pm-8pm at the funeral home.