of West Helena, AR
March 31, 1963 - April 8, 2016
Phillip Wayne Stokes, Sr., age 53, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at Helena, Arkansas. Mr. Stokes was born March 31, 1963 at Helena to the late Mal Stokes, Sr. and Eveline Stokes.
He is survived by his wife, Susan K. Davidson Stokes; two sons, Phillip ''Chance'' Stokes, Jr. and Christopher Ryan Stokes, both of Jonesboro; one daughter, Rachell Vance (Austin) of Paragould; one grandson, Karsen Vance; mother, Eveline Stokes of West Helena; sister, Brenda Kay Bloesch (Tommy) of West Helena; brother, Mal Stokes, Jr. (Susan) of West Helena; mother-in-law, Louise Warnken; brother-in-law, Mike Davidson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mal Stokes, Sr.
A funeral service for Phillip Stokes will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Fred Garrison will officiate.
Pallbearers are Christopher Stokes, Chance Stokes, Curtis Rohrscheib, Jay ''Bird'' Buford, Lonnie Burton and Austin Vance. Honorary pallbearers are Adam Buford and Stephen Bentley.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
Phillip was the best brother ever . I love him a lot. I sure do miss him almost every day. He love to bar-be-que. The meat tasted so good to me! Now he does that in heaven. Thank you sweet Jesus for him.
Just learned of Phillips passing today. He was a good friend of mine. We worked together many years at Goldstike casino. Just wanna say Phil loved his family a lot. He talked a lot about them. Especially his two boys!!!! My deepest condolences to all the stokes family.
so sorry to hear about phillip my prayers are w/you and the boys
Prayer to the family! May God Bless and Keep You!
So sorry for your loss.Will keep you all in my prayers.
Praying for strength and comfort. We both had our birthday in March and he left too soon but will never be forgotten.
Susan and family, so sorry to hear of Phillip passing. He was such a good and loving person. He will be missed by so many. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during your time of need. God bless. Stephanie
We are so sorry to hear of Phillip's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan, Chance, Chris and Rachel,
I can't express how sorry I am over the loss of Phillip. He and I went to school together, later became neighbors, but most important he was my friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and his family.
Susan & family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I wish John & I could attend the services and be there with family. Our deepest condolences.
Susan,Chance,Chris,and Eveline and the entire family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Melinda B. Tindle
SO SORRY TO HEAR, I BEEN THERE. IF YOU NEED ME JUST LET ME KNOW. I REMEMBER PHILIP FROM WHEN HE WAS A TODDLER. OUR FAMILIES WENT TO PETIT JEAN MT ON VACATION. PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL.
Susan, I am do sorry to hear of Phillips passing. I pray God wraps his living arms around you and your family and you find peace.
Phillip will be missed. Stan and I will be praying for the family. Sorry we are unable to make it through the week. We will be thank ng of you all. God bless
Susan,
I am so sorry about your husband's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bless you. Tammie
Susan
I'm so sorry to here about your husband. If you need to talk I will always be here for you
We been friends forever love you girl and will keep you and your family in my prayers
Debbie Holland Cooper
we will see you again skillet, GOD bless your family,peace and love from mike and rita
Philip was a wonderful person. He was a fun person to be around since I grew up with him in Bridgeview Subdivision. He will be missed by all. May God wrap his arms around all of you during this time of sorrow.
Marsha ( Moneymaker) Satterfield and Greg Satterfield