In Loving Memory of
Mr. Greely Stokes, Jr.
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VISITATION:
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
6-8:00 Post Meridian
Washington's Funeral Home
405 Elm Street West
Hampton, South Carolina 29924
Washington’s Funeral Home endeavors to promote social distancing as well as limit the number of persons during each view. Facial masks will be required for entrance into the funeral home. We ask that you would, after viewing, please exit. This will allow others the opportunity to view as well. Please, no gathering outside afterwards. Thank you in advance.
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FUNERAL SERVICE & INTERMENT:Thursday, June 8, 202311:00 Ante Meridian
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery50 Good Hope RoadEstill, South Carolina 29918
If you are feeling ill and/or have health considerations, we recommend that you remember our beloved Greely as he was. Washington’s Funeral Home endeavors to promote social distancing at the gravesite as well. We request that you wear ffacial masks during the service. Thank you in advance
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Minister Anthony Wade, Eulogist
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Mr. Greely Stokes, Jr., 83, the son of the late Mr. Greely Stokes, Sr. and Mrs. Lucille Busby Stokes was born November 4, 1939, in Hampton County, South Carolina. He transitioned from life as we know it on Friday, June 2, 2023.
At an early age, Mr. Greely Stokes, Jr. joined and attended Good Hope Baptist Church, Estill, South Carolina. He later joined Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Hampton, South Carolina. He was educated in the Public School System of Hampton County, South Carolina. He was employed by the former Hampton County Bank of Varnville, South Carolina and the Jasper County Department of Public Transportation, where he worked for many years.
“Greely”, as he was affectionately known, will be remembered for his long conversations.
He was preceded in death by his wife: Mrs. Carolyn Rice Stokes; and three children: Shirley D. Stokes, Terry Stokes, and Ronnie Stokes.
He leaves to cherish fond memories two sons: Mr. Willie (Sylvia) Stokes of Varnville, South Carolina and Len (Felicia) Stokes of Atlanta, Georgia; Reared in the home as a son, Mr. Toby Smart of Nixville, South Carolina; One step-son, Rodell (Lakerya) Rice of Cocoa, Florida; Three step-daughters: Mrs. Felecia (Deacon Johnny) Reid of Fairfax, South Carolina, Mrs. Karen Rice Gibson of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mrs. Charmaine (McKever) Rice Russell of Atlanta, Georgia; A daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carol Stokes of Hampton, South Carolina; Twelve grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Email Condolences to:
washingtonsfuneralhome@yahoo.com
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Recommended Floral Vendor:
BLOOMING INNOVATIONS 2
199 IRELAND CREEK RD
WALTERBORO, SC 29488
1 (843) 592-0548
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Washington's Funeral Home endeavors to promote social distancing and accepts no liability as to the contraction or spread of COVID-19.
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