Obituary of Edward Stokes

Mr. Edward Weldon Stokes, age 73, of Barnesville passed away Friday, February 3, 2012 in a Griffin Healthcare Facility. A native of Macon, he was the son of the late Mr. Edgar Weldon Stokes and the late Mrs. Frances Irene Harper Stokes. Mr. Stokes was also preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Carolyn Jean White Stokes. He was Retired as an Upholstery Worker. Mr. Stokes was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Thomaston, and Rock Springs Church in Milner. Survivors include: His Children - Rhonda Stokes, Debbie Campbell, Kellie Stokes, & Courtney (& Ellis “Junior”) Jiles, all of Barnesville ; Grandchildren - Dustin (& Tawnie) Campbell, Brandi (& Michael) Nicholson, Chelsea Stokes, Corry Hugh, & Joshua Hugh, all of Barnesville ; 5 Great Grandchildren ; 1 Brother - William (& Ethel) Stokes of Macon ; & 2 Sisters - Louise Ray, & Gwen (& Fred) Dixon, all of Macon. Funeral Services for Mr. Edward Weldon Stokes will be conducted Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11 O’Clock in the Chapel of Williams Funeral Home with the Reverend Roger Attaway officiating. Interment will be held Monday afternoon at 1 O’Clock in the New Elim Baptist Church Cemetery in Macon. The family will receive friends at the Williams Funeral Home on Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 6pm until 8pm. Those who wish may view the Memorial Page and sign the Guestbook online at: www.williamsfh.net Williams Funeral Home of Barnesville is in charge of arrangements. (770) 358-1678