Odell W. Stokes Obituary (1944

This is my story... I was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia and transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday June 29, 2017 surrounded by my family. On March 22, 1944 in Lunenburg County I became the son of my late parents, Alfred Sr. and Dora B Stokes. I graduated from Lunenburg High School. My brothers Howard, Alfred Jr., Carl, Sylvester, Alfonza, Willie, and Kyster Stokes preceded me in death. I retired from Locke Insulators after 36 years of employment as a Water Control Engineer. During my life I was employed with other organizations. My favorite pass times were fishing, cooking, and spending time with my friends. My legacy will live on through my loving son Eric Stokes, my wonderful companion of 30 years Angie Wilson, my loving and faithful sisters Maxine Richardson (Reverend Otis) and Helene Wallace (late Samuel) of Baltimore, Maryland. Lefon Stokes of Victoria, Virginia. My wonderful nieces Samantha, Shone (Donyel) Myani, Fatuma, Tiffany, Lakia, Taveonna and Malayah, and two resilient nephews Bakari and Joshua all of Baltimore, Maryland. Finally, I leave to cherish my memory, my best friend Ray Hall of Baltimore, Maryland and extended family, Eileen, Leslie, Favour, Steven Jr. and Steven III all of Norfolk, Virginia, as well as numerous other family and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 8, 2017 at New Gilfield RZUA Church, 722 Mecklenburg Avenue, Victoria, Virginia at 1:00 P.M. Reverend Anita Lewis, Pastor; Reverend Yvonne W. Bridgeforth, Eulogist