J. B. Stokes

J.B. Stokes, 90, a member of the "Band of Brothers," E Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013. Service: 10 a.m. Thursday in White's Azle Chapel. Interment: Jaybird Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at White's Azle Funeral Home. J.B. was born Sept. 2, 1922, in Leonard to Ida Mae and George Stokes. He married Ola Mae Trotter on Dec. 15, 1945. The couple began this life together in Bridgeport. J.B. began his longtime career in the water department. Through the years they were blessed with four children. As years passed, J.B. became director of public works for Azle. The family wishes to express gratitude to Dr. Morrison, Sandy Herring and Staff for their love and support. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ola Mae Stokes; his parents; three brothers; and one sister. Survivors: Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Gary Stokes and wife, Jani, and Jerry Stokes and wife, Ann; daughters, Sue Hobbs and Diane Obel and husband, Lee; seven grandchildren and spouses; 16 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Flora Capehart and Ray Nell Bolin. Published in Star-Telegram on February 26, 2013

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• Residence: 1930 - Precinct 3, Wise, Texas, USA
• Race: White
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• Residence: 1940 - Bridgeport, Prec 7, Wise, Texas, USA
• Race: White
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• Residence: Wise, Texas, USA
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