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Herbert Stokes

01/11/1933 - 06/02/2024

Obituary For Herbert Stokes

Bernard's Family Funeral Care, The Eatonton Chapel, announces funeral services for Coach Herbert Stokes.

Viewing and Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, beginning at 2:30 P.M. until 4:30 P.M. at Bernard's Family Funeral Care "The Eatonton Chapel", 103 Willie Bailey Street, Eatonton, GA 31024.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 P.M. Monday, June 10, 2024 in the Herbert Stokes Gymnasium at Putnam County Middle School, 140 Sparta Highway, Eatonton, GA 31024. Burial will follow the service at Eastside Eatonton City Cemetery, 124 Hogan Boulevard, Eatonton, GA 31024.

Bernard's Family Funeral Care "The Eatonton Chapel" is honored to serve the Stokes family during their time of bereavement.

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With Deepest Sympathy Rest Easy Coach Stokes Class of 1986!

Coach Stokes was a man among men. He touched so many lives and impacted their futures. My deepest sympathies and condolences to the entire Stokes family. Virginia Reid Edwards

Berle Hurt is so sorry for the Stoke Family loss. You have the Hurt Family's condolences. Hubert Stoke was good to everyone he met. May we all cherish his love and his memories, Berle Hurt.

Condolences to the family of Coach Herbert Stokes. I'm thankful for the mutual fondness Coach Stokes and I shared for each other in basketball and in fraternity. May God comfort your hearts as you memorialize the life and honor the legacy. Bernard Haugabrook

Condolences from the PCHS Class of 1981.

Condolences to the Stokes family a life well lived

There will only be one Coach Stokes!! A true legend indeed whose legacy will live on forever!! Keeping the Stokes Family in my prayer!! Class of 91

We will remember Herbert as a kind and loving husband, father and friend. We will cherish the memories of so many great trips around the world and visits in each others' homes. Thanks, Rosell, for your loving care in his final days. No one could have had better. May he rest in peace. Roger & Phyllis Porter

Condolences and prayers during this time of sadness and sympathy. I will forever remember Coach Stokes for his guidance and grace while helping to develop myself and others from boys to men. With deepest sympathy, Evans G. Jemison (c/o 1983) and family!

Our Condolences and Prayers to the Family from the Class of 1969. A Great Coach. Jacqueline Roland Veasey

Rosell, I am so sorry for your loss of Herb, please accept my sincere condolences. I often think of Herb when I traveled with the Georgia Easy Rider RV Club, how I cooked my southern food and how Herb always enjoyed a plate of food. I will never forget Herb, He was one of the nicest people I ever met.Rest easy Herb, we loved you but God loved you but God loved you best. Betty Satterwhite ❤

To the Stokes Family: So sorry to hear the passing of My Friend, Herbert Stokes.Sending My Sincere Condolences to all of You...You all have My Deepest Sympathy...Remember, Earth have no sorrow that the Heavens can not heal...Love You, Agnes Watkins

To the family, May your memories bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless, Ruth Banks St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Covington, Ga.

Coach Stokes, thank you for touching so many lives! Rest in Paradise!! Corrie Collier - Class of 97'

Coach Stokes was a great man and very honest and straightforward!! I'll never forget when I got cut from Varsity basketball tryouts, and coach said " basketball is not your thing, but make sure you get your education!"😂😂

Condolences to the Stokes Family.

Sending love and prayers to the Stokes family. The Henderson Family

My heart felt condolences and prayers are with Coach Stokes Family, friends,former coworkers,former students. May God comfort each of you during this most difficult time. Ann Walls

Coach Stokes is an iconic figure that impacted multiple generations. Words can not express how many lives he touched over the decades. I was truly blessed to have him as a coach, mentor and fraternity brother. I still live be the life lessons he taught me. Rest easy my noble brother. You have reached the Golden Shore. Timothy Jones (1985)

Coach Stokes, thank you for all the lessons of accountability that you taught us. You inspired me to enter the world of Coaching. Truitt Smith

Great coach, my condolences to the family. Class of 79

Coach Stokes you will be deeply missed. The best to ever do it. PCHS Basketball Coach. Your memory will last on. C/O86

Darlene Ellison

Sending our deepest condolences to the family, from the Class of 1991.

Hard working coach in the 80s class,sending condolences from the class of 89

Our Deepest Condolences to the Stokes family. George and Josie Moore RIP.

Our Deepest Condolences to the Stokes family. Class of 1965

Rest easy Mr. Stokes Class of 97 I remember coming into your shop class you were very kind .

Christy Moore

Coach Stokes the greatest coach we ever had take your rest** Angela Little

Angela Little

Rest In Paradise Mr.Stokes,you were truly one of a kind ...."ONE OF THE BEST COACHES THAT BUTLER-BAKER'S SCHOOL EVER HAD"....Patricia Roland, Lakeville, Minnesota

you will be miss Coach, Love Mojo

Condolences to the family Rev.Sidney & Lula Jackson

Extending prayers of comfort and peace to the Stokes Family. Rev. Dr. Stanley Harris

Sending love and prayers to the family. May God continue to give you the strength to endure. Love Rb and Eddie Mae Lewis

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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