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Obituary For David Lee Stokes
David Lee Stokes, 72, of Louise Ave, Martinsville, Virginia departed from this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his residence. David was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 26, 1953, to the late Willie Lee Stokes and Sadie B. Williams Morrison.
In addition to his parents David was preceded in death by one brother, Sylvester Price, Jr.
David served in the U.S. Army for three years and was granted top-secret security clearance. He was a medal marksman and an active reservist for eight years.
After serving his country, he enrolled in Danville Community College in Danville, Virginia, and received his Analyst Electronics Diploma in 1979. He accepted employment as an electrical technician and later became a manager of automation for nineteen years at G.E. Fanuc in Charlottesville, Virginia.
He was a member of the Masonic Pride of Virginia Lodge # 122 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Later, he returned to Martinsville, Virginia in 2013 and worked as a QA Service Test Technician for over ten years before retiring from Hubbell Industrial Controls, Inc.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include, three daughters, Davrae L. Stokes of Newport News, VA, Davida L. Stokes of Palmyra, VA, and Franklyn D. Stokes of Norfolk, VA; one sister, Mittie Radcliff of White Plains, NY; three grandchildren, Ulyesa J. Smith, Amani I. Mansallah, and Amina I. Mansallah; The mother of his children Raynell C. Stokes of Palmyra, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be held Friday, February 7, 2025, at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home Martinsville, VA. Reverend Andrew Conley will be the Eulogist. Interment will be private.
A public viewing will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Cynthia Gulledge sent Heartfelt Memories for David Lee Stokes - February 02, 2025
LaLisha Hurt sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for David Lee Stokes - February 01, 2025
Greg Minns sent The Peace Lily for David Lee Stokes - January 30, 2025
David and I was good friends. We worked together in the 80's at GE Fanuc. I can remember the laughs and good times we enjoyed together at work and after work. My condolences to the family. A good friend gone too soon.
Resting in Sweet Peace. I send love ❤️ and sincere Condolences in the passing of your father my beautiful ladies. I pray God's Continued Peace and Strength for you all.
To God be the Glory. To my beautiful cousins, David's daughters and family I offer my sincere Condolences in the passing of your father and love ❤️ one. May he forever rest in peace.
Rev. Darlene Ward
David was a good friend. Sorry to hear that he is gone so young. Enjoyed my working with him at GE for a number of years in the 90's. We had some great lunchtime discussions in the local conference room there. He worked for Cableform near Zion Crossroads and was a field service person for their firm. I did follow his contact to Goodyear Tire in Martinsville. I am sure his next journey will be a peaceful one. May he rest now.
Sorry for your loss and Prayers for the family in this time. I got to enjoy his company while he worked at Hubbell ICD. He was a great friend and guy. He will be truly missed.
So sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a such a nice guy and fun to be around. He always had a big smile for everyone! He was a pleasure to know and work with at Hubbell. Sending prayers to the family!
My heart goes out to the family and sending prayers. I had the opportunity working with David when he worked at Hubbell Industrial Controls. We struck a friendship during his employment, he was a good friend. I'm blessed to have known him. His kindness and honesty I will always remember.
Sorry to hear of your loss we work together for years. May the blessings of the Lord be with the family during this difficult time!
I was so sorry to hear of Dave's transitioning. May his memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. I worked with Dave for many years at GE in Charlottesville Va. We also went to church together when he lived here. Dave was a really nice guy. Sending Prayers and Condolences to His Family. R.I.P
My sincerest condolences to David's family. I worked with Dave at GE. He was always such a nice person. Rest in peace Dave!!
Prayers sent to Dave's family and friends. I worked with Dave many years at GE He will be missed by many and loved by all Rest in peace Dave
Sincere deepest condolences for David: he was a very dear neighbor as well as extended family as our families have been neighbor/friends for nearly 50 years. David was super intelligent and loved to converse with him . He will be missed. May God rest his soul and bless the family.🙏🏽🤍🕊️ Much love, Sonji (Ray and Annie's daughter)
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