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Jackson J.B. Stokes

September 14, 1928 — June 24, 2011

Jackson Barnett “J.B.” Stokes, age 82, of Douglasville, GA passed away Friday, June 24, 2011. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 28th at 1 pm in the Chapel of West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta with Rev. Brian Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta.

A native of Atlanta, Mr. Stokes had lived in Paulding County for the past 11 years. He retired from Southern Bell after over 40 years of employment, and was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during WWII. He was an avid hunter, and belonged to the Ridge Road Hunting Club, and he attended Sweetwater Baptist Church.

Survivors:

Wife: Jerri Ann Rakestraw Stokes, Powder Springs, GA

3 Daughters: Jackie Stokes, Conyers, GA
Donna Stokes Crow and husband Jerry, Monticello, GA
Wanda Stokes Strawn and husband Kelly, Conyers, GA

The Mother of Jack’s Daughters: Barbara Nephew Stokes

10 Grandchildren
6 Great Grandchildren
Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital. The family will receive friends from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm until 8pm Monday at the funeral home. Online guestbook @ www.westcobbfuneralhome.com
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064

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