William Henry “Beaty” Stokes, 73, departed this life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at SOVAH Health Danville, VA.
“Beaty” was born in Danville VA, on New Year’s Day, January 1, 1948, to the late Arthur Stokes and Florence Peatross Stokes. At an early age, he was baptized at New Bethel Baptist Church. "Beaty" attended Danville City Schools. He later moved to Philadelphia PA, and was employed with Oscar Meyer.
In addition to his parents, “Beaty” was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Stokes and Odell Stokes; and a sister, Sonja Stokes.
“Beaty” is survived by two sons, Demond Stokes and Norman Stokes of Martinsville, VA; two grandchildren, Trey Stokes and Nehemiah Stokes of Martinsville, VA; two sisters, Charlotte Fuller (James) of Danville, VA and Ora Brown (Bobby) of Durham, NC; two brothers, Jackie Stokes and Donald Stokes (Freddie) both of Danville, VA; a very special and loving girlfriend, Elaine Luck of Danville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A public visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment - Danville, Va.
Masks are required at all services and visitations. Attendees are also asked to follow social distancing guidelines.
Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St., Danville, VA, Rev. Jeffrey L, Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”
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