Donald W. Stokes – Weber City, VA
Donald Wayne Stokes, 77, Weber City, VA passed away, Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Donald was born in Scott County, VA on August 12, 1942 and was the son of the late Cecil and Dotsie (Byrd) Stokes.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retiree of Holston Defense.
In addition to his parents, his sisters, Anita Stokes, Shelby Jean Booher, and Terry Joyner Stokes; and brothers, Bob, Jack, Garland, and Sam Stokes preceded him in death.
Surviving is his loving wife of 54 years, Betty Sue Stokes, Weber City, VA; daughter, Anita Gillenwater and husband, David, Church Hill, TN; son, Rick Stokes and wife, Jennifer, Gate City, VA; grandchildren, David Lee Gillenwater and wife, Ashlynn, Aaron Stokes, and Brayden Stokes; great granddaughters, Maylee and Ella Gillenwater; sisters, Brenda Wolfe and husband, Jerry, Weber City, VA, Mary Sue Fuller, Kingsport, TN, and Jane Griffin, Gate City, VA; brother, Tommy Stokes and wife, Melissa, Gate City, VA; very special friend and neighbor, Jimmy Darnell, Weber City, VA; along with several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA with Rev. Jimmy Darnell, and Rev. T.J. Hood officiating. Kim Robinette and Aubra Hill will provide the music.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
An online guest register is available for the Stokes family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Donald Wayne Stokes.