1937
2017
Leland Lyle Stokes, Jr., 80, of Toney, Alabama passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 8, 2017. He was born in Centreville, Mississippi on July 1, 1937.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Diane Stokes of Toney, AL; son, Mickey Stokes (Cheryl) of Huntsville, AL; daughter, Kim Grissom (Ed) of Madison, AL; grandchildren, E. Alice Grissom of Birmingham, AL and Alan Grissom of Madison, AL; step grandchildren, Anna Huber of Laramie, WY, Sarah Lauren Huber of Huntsville, AL and Don Allen Huber of Huntsville, AL.
Mr. Stokes was a retired major in the US Air Force. He worked as an engineer for Boeing until he retired at the age of 72.
There will be a private family service held at Valhalla Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Greengate school, 2800 Poplar Avenue NW, Unit B, Huntsville, AL 35816. Please sign his guest registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.
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6 Entries
January 30, 2018
Carl and Anita Samples
Sorry for the loss of our dear neighbor and friends Leland Lyle Stokes Jr.. He was the kind of neighbor who would always speak, wave and smile. Would always ask if there was anything that he could do for us just ask. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families.
January 10, 2018
Lee and Kay Robertson
Diane, Kim, Mickey, and family,
Kay and I were so sorry to hear of Lyle's passing. We know this has been and will continue to be difficult. He was an amazing man. Lots of memories of the Stokes boys in Gloster! Being so much younger I always looked up to them. I appreciate especially the sacrifices of Lyle and Diane during his time in the service. Love you all.
December 14, 2017
Dan and Gina Wuescher
Kim, Gina and I were so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Although I never got a chance to spend a great deal of time with Lyle, I remember him as being friendly and easy to talk to. He made me feel welcome in his home. Our prayers are with you and Ed and your whole family.
December 13, 2017
Micky,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Praying for each of you.
Ann Qualls
December 10, 2017
Rebecca Pettit
Great guy. One of my favorite co-workers at Boeing.
December 9, 2017
Frank Stokes
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Lyle and though it has been many years since all of the Stokes cousins left Gloster, I have many memories of Lyle and how caring he was when he visited with my family at the passing of my mother.
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