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Lester Stokes Obituary
George Lester Stokes, 95, of Redwater Texas, died February 17, 2022, at his home. Mr. Stokes was born January 16, 1927, in Genoa Arkansas. He was retired from Langdon Oxygen Co. and was a member of First Baptist Church of Redwater. Lester was a WWII veteran, Texas Freemason, and a Shriner.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Sally Jean Stokes; and a granddaughter-in-law Erika Dove.
Survivors include one daughter, Gayla Dove of Redwater; one son and daughter-in-law, Lowell and Teri Stokes of Kingwood, Texas; two grandchildren, Brandon Dove of New Boston and Cassandra Brooks and her husband Travis Brooks of McKinney, Texas; and two great-granddaughters, Ellie and Kate Brooks of McKinney, Texas.
Service will be held at 2:00 PM at Chapelwood Funeral Home Thursday, February 24, 2022, with Bro. Todd Reed and Bro. Mike Powell officiating.
Burial will be at Memorial Gardens, Texarkana, Arkansas.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 23, 2022, from 6-8 PM at Chapelwood Funeral Home.
Relatives will be at the family’s home at 405 FM #991 Rd. in Redwater.
Memorials may be made to Encompass Health Hospice.
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Gary Stokes
April 13, 2025
Uncle Lester will be remembered in prayer and life..
Dorothy Jo Woods
February 24, 2022
Lester was such a great cousin, he could always make us laugh. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. You will always be in our hearts . Dorothy Jo Woods family
Jeff Teague
February 23, 2022
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family.
Sherry Crump
February 23, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss Gayla and Brandon!! Pray You feel God's Presence, Peace, and Comfort in a Great and Mighty Way Today and Always!! Your Dad was an Awesome man and so kind!! Love Y'all!! Sherry Cronemeyer Crump
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Karen Craig Vance
February 22, 2022
Mr. Lester was a kind man and a good neighbor to my family in Wake Village. I was blessed to see him a few years ago when he was visiting a friend at the Retreat. Gayla and Lowell, my prayers are with you and your families!
Judy Hicks
February 21, 2022
We know we will see you again Mr Lester. You were a faithful Christian man. Thank you For your service to our Country also. Judy & Don H
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