John Stokes, Jr.'s Obituary
John Stokes, Jr., age 54, of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Swanwick, IL, passed away suddenly on January 21, 2008 at 7:31 a.m. in University of New Mexico Hospital Emergency Room, Albuquerque, NM. John was born December 22, 1953 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to John Stokes, Sr. and Sophia (Harrison) Stokes. He was a former member of the Operating Engineers and the Moose Lodge in Pinckneyville. He was previously employed by Freeman United Coal Company. Survivors include one son: Shawn K. Stokes of DuQuoin, IL, one daughter: Shannon K. Stokes and Scott Ellison of DuQuoin, IL, one brother: Ronald and Susan Place of Trenton, IL, one sister: Judy Mandrell and William Robinson of Godfrey, IL, and two grandchildren: Tara Michelle and Taylor Elizabeth Ellison both of DuQuoin. He was preceded in death by his parents: John Stokes, Sr. and Sophia (Harrison) Stokes and one brother: Michael Place. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville with Reverend Jerry Whittington officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville on Monday January, 28, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family of John Stokes, Jr.
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