1930
2016
Thomas Earl Stokes Sr., 86, of Highland Springs, passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. He served in the United States Army, and was a supervisor at Union Envelope Company. Tom was also a member of VA Folk Music Association, and was a State Champion Dobro player in 1966. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean Sheets Stokes. Tom is survived by his children, Thomas Stokes Jr., (Nancy), Debra Lynn Jordan (James), and Jerry Lee Stokes (Pam); grandchildren, Chris, Kristen, and Kaitlyn Jordan, and Taylor and Adam Stokes; siblings, Kathleen Stokes Edwards, and Marshall G. Stokes and his beloved dog of 17 years who will miss him dearly, Dolly. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 2-4p and 6-8p at Nelsen Funeral Home Laburnum. A funeral service will be held Friday, September 2, 2016 at 10am in the chapel of Nelsen Funeral Home. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
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September 2, 2016
Julie Boswell
I'm so sorry for your family's loss-my prayers that you will find some comfort through this difficult time. Thoughts are with you.
September 1, 2016
Connie Jarrelle
Thom and Nancy so sorry for this loss, I have you all in my prayers - It's tough I know - try to remember all the wonderful memories - he is reunited with his wife of many years into those pearly gates
August 31, 2016
Tommy so sorry to hear of the loss of your father Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Love Cacky and Dickie
August 31, 2016
So sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lynn (Wright) & Thurman Yarbrough
August 31, 2016
Marcia Sluder
Tommy & family, so sorry for your loss. Your Dad is now sharing his music with the angels.
Much sympathy,
August 31, 2016
Judy & Larry Monger
We will never forget the years of friendship we were privileged to have with this family. We remember that the only way we cold get Tommy to play for us was to have homemade ice cream under the neighbors tree. It took a lot of persuasion to get him and Jean to come to the valley with us for a visit, which we all enjoyed so much. We loved having Tommy, Debbie and Jerry visit us.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
August 29, 2016
jake jacobs
With all our hearts we love you
August 29, 2016
jake & Sputie Jacobs
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