Obituary for Terry Dewitt Stokes
Terry Dewitt Stokes, 66 of Hopewell, VA departed his earthly life on December 4, 2024, at his residence. He was born April 15, 1958, to Eleanor Stokes Hurt in Farmville, VA.
He attended school in the Nottoway County Public School System and graduated in 1976. After graduating, he worked various jobs before moving to Alexandria, VA and enlisting in the US Army in 1982.
Terry was a dedicated serviceman, he served as a Culinary Specialist for the Quartermaster Corps in Fort Jackson, SC where he met and later married his wife of 41 years, Judy Boler Stokes. He was honorably discharged in 1989.
Upon his discharge, Terry planted his roots in Hopewell, VA. As a civilian, he worked as a Chef for over 30 years, with his most cherished and fulfilling job being Lead Chef at Dockside Restaurant. He worked there for over 20 years until his retirement.
Terry was one of a kind, and to know him was to love him. He was always full of jokes, and you were guaranteed a good laugh whenever he was around. He also had a genuine love for children that was unparalleled.
Terry was preceded in death by his mother, Eleanor Stokes Hurt and stepfather, Charlie Hurt.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Judy Stokes of Hopewell, VA; his daughter, Michelle Stokes and son Terrance Stokes, both of Hopewell, VA; grandchildren, Saterra Stokes, Sa’Layia Stokes and Cynphany Stokes, all of Hopewell, VA; bonus grandchildren, Xzavier Brown, Aaliyah Charity, Trinity Kitt, Jasmine Kitt and Manny Kitt, all of Chesterfield, VA; two sisters, Hannah Johnson (Ronald) of Crewe, VA and Lena Stokes of Hopewell, VA; four brothers, Edward Stokes (Debra) of Burkeville, VA, Walter Stokes, Larry Stokes and Daniel Stokes, all of Hopewell, VA; close cousin, Edward Stokes, Jr. (Irene) of Richmond, VA; bonus brother, Randolph Lewis of Lynchburg, VA; a very close and faithful friend, Irma Harris of Richmond, VA; along with a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
10
Dec
12:00 PM
- 1:30 PM
W. E. Hawkes and Son Funeral Home
504 East Street
Blackstone, VA 23824
Graveside
Tuesday
10
Dec
2:00 PM
Stokes Family Cemetery
696 Old School House Road
Burkeville, VA 23922
Cemetery Details
Location
Stokes Family Cemetery
696 Old School House Road
Burkeville, VA 23922
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