Thomas L. Stokes, age 66, of Gainesville, FL. passed away on September 3, 2018. Thomas is a native of Gainesville, born on December 16, 1951, to Joe & Jo Ann Stokes. Thomas was a retired Alachua County Corrections Officer, and Christian by faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Joe Edward Stokes. He is survived by his loving mother, Jo Ann Stokes, sons; Ryan Stokes and Evan Stokes, and their mother, Sandy Stokes, as well as two granddaughters, Kaylee and Ella Stokes. Memorial Services will be held at Forest Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, 725 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at 11 AM, with Dr. Calvin J. Carr, Pastor of the North Central Baptist Church officiating. There will be a gathering for family and friends thirty minutes prior to services.
we are so sorry to hear of his death. We were friends for a long time, over 50 years. We will be at the service. Mrs Stokes you are very special to our family. Much love.
Please accept my deepest condolences. May the scriptural promise by Christ our Lord at John 5:28,29, about the resurrection, console your heart at this time of great sorrow. Revelation 21:4,5
I was sorry to hear about Tommy’s passing. Tommy and I worked together at the jail for many years and were good friends, we passed many a afternoon fishing out of his boat at Cedar Key.
I unfortunately lost contact with Tommy when I left the jail and went to work for the Sheriffs Office, this however did not keep me from thinking about him on occasion and laughing to myself when I remembered some of the things we had gotten into.
Tommy will be missed.
Dear Stokes Family,
Deepest condolences on your loss. May your fondest memories of Thomas warm your hearts at this difficult time, knowing you can see him again. John 5:28, 29