Nassau County FlArchives Obituaries.....Stokes Sr, John R. October 17, 2003
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Florida Times-Union on October 20, 2003 
STOKES John R. Stokes, (80) of Hilliard, FL, passed away October 17, 2003 in 
Jacksonville, FL after an extended battle with lung disease. He was born March 
12, 1923 in Hilliard, FL, the son of the late Sheard Louis Stokes, and the 
former Rhoda Williams- Stokes. In October of 1943 John enlisted in the U. S. 
Army, a day that changed his life forever. Within months John found himself in 
the middle of war engaged in several battles including Utah, Omaha Beach, and 
the Battle of the Bulge, returning home in 1945 wounded, highly decorated, 
with 13 combat related medals including the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star 
of Valor. Mr. Stokes worked in the trucking industry, driving for FL & GA, 
R.C. Motor Lines & Texas Motor Freight, retiring in 1980. His long time 
memberships include; the First Baptist Church of Hilliard, Teamsters Union 
#512, the Purple Heart Assoc, and the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors 
include his wife of 62 years, Ollette Hinson Stokes; son, John (Elaine) 
Stokes, Jr., Boone, NC; Sister, Elizabeth Rowe, Callahan, FL; Grandchildren, 
Alan (Andrea) Stokes, Trenton, FL, Brian (Teresa) Stokes, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 
and Christy Bailey, Jacksonville, FL; Great Grandchild, Caitlin Bailey also of 
Jacksonville. Preceding him in death was his son Jerry DeWayne Stokes. Funeral 
services will be held 11:00AM Tuesday October 21, 2003 at the 1st Baptist 
Church, Hilliard, Florida 8100 C. R. 108 with Dr. Richie Allen & Rev. Butch 
Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Family will 
receive friends Monday (TODAY) from 6-8 p.m. at Shepards Funeral Home, 
Folkston, GA. ARRANGEMENTS BY: PRESTWOOD FUNERAL HOME 270 U. S. 301 N., 
BALDWIN, FLORIDA 32234 (904) 266- 0072. Please sign the Guestbook at 
Jacksonville.com 
Published in the Florida Times-Union on October 20, 2003 


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