John W. Stokes, 86, of Campbellsville, KY, son of the late John William Stokes Sr. and Ezma Mitchell Stokes was born October 13, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan.  He died at 8:15 A.M., Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Campbellsville.

He served his country honorably in the United States Army. John was a retired master electrician. He was an avid horseman and member of the Hill and Valley Saddle Club. John also enjoyed boating and fishing and was a member of RizpahTemple Shriners.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 31 years: Doris Jean (D.J.) Davis Stokes of Campbellsville

5 step-children: Gene Crabtree & wife Sue, Sharon Force & husband Carlos. Donna Grammer and Lisa Benningfield & husband Barry of Campbellsville, and David Crabtree & wife Phyllis of Elizabethtown

10 step-grandchildren: J.P. Crabtree & wife Annette, Amy Hisle, Chris Force & wife Huki, Matt Force, Amanda Spaw & husband Ricky, Thomas Grammer, Nick Benningfield, Katie Watson & husband Trent, Megan Walls & husband Tanner, and David Crabtree Jr.

Several step-great-grandchildren

1 sister: Charlotte Knott of Owensboro

2 nieces & many other relatives & friends

John was preceded in death by one daughter, Julia Stokes.

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FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00amET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Barry Benningfield and David Crabtree

BURIAL: Elk Horn Cemetery 

VISITATION: Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home

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