Obituaries

David Lee Stokes, 72, of Louise Ave, Martinsville, VA departed from this life on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his residence. David was born in Atlanta, GA on January 26, 1953, to the late Willie Lee Stokes and Sadie B. Williams Morrison.

In addition to his parents David was preceded in death by one brother, Sylvester Price, Jr.

David was a United States Army Veteran and a Mason. He received his Associated Degree from Piedmont Community College in 2001. He also attended Danville Community College. He worked as an electrical technician. David was married to Raynell C. Stokes, and from this union three daughters were born.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include, three daughters, Davrae L. Stokes of Newport News, VA, Davida L. Stokes of Palmyra, VA, and Franklyn D. Stokes of Norfolk, VA; one sister, Mittie Radcliff of White Plains, NY; three grandchildren, Ulyesa J. Smith, Amina I. Mansallah, and Amani I. Mansallah; The mother of his children Raynell C. Stokes of Palmyra, VA; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held Friday, February 7, 2025, at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home Martinsville, VA. Elder Earnest D. Long will be the Eulogist. Interment will be private.

A public viewing will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.