Don Stokes

Louie Don Stokes, 81, of Jordan Road in Greer, died at Greenville Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family, on April 29, 2016. A native of Greenville County, son of the late Louie James Stokes and Minnie Lou Dill Stokes, he enjoyed a 30-year career at the Bank of Greer, and later retired from General Electric Gas Turbines. Active in his community and church, Don was the scoutmaster of Troop 23 in Blue Ridge for twenty years. Seven young men earned their rank of Eagle Scout under his guidance. He was a charter member of Blue Ridge Ruritan Club, where he served as Treasurer for the Blue Ridge Fair for many years. He held leadership positions in the Woodmen of the World, Mount Lebanon Camp 566. Years ago, he also served as the clerk of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Greer, and was on the Building Committee of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church after fire destroyed the original building in 1969. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, he enjoyed camping with his family and friends, a good fish fry, and was a familiar patron of Pete’s in Greer in recent years. Surviving are his two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Don “Mickey” and Rachel Stokes of Greer and Scott Dolan and Brendi Stokes of Greer; one sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Gary Bishop of Greer; his niece, Gretchen Bishop; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edward and Joann Lazar; and five grandchildren, James Michael Stokes, Elizabeth Stokes, Wilson Stokes, MaKayla Stokes, and Alex Stokes. He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of fifty-two years, Emma Ruth Lazar Stokes of Greer and his brother, James Dill “Ted” Stokes of Greer. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Mark Smith. Burial will follow in Mount Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held after the service at the church. The family is at the home of his son, Scott Stokes. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Blue Ridge Council Boy Scouts of America Endowment Fund, 1 Park Plaza, Greenville, South Carolina 29607. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Don Stokes

November 5, 1934 - April 29, 2016