- Date Of Death: September 1, 2014
- State: Florida
Raymond Eugene Stokes passed away early Monday morning, September 1, 2014, at his home in Laurel Hill, FL surrounded by his family. Born in Baker, FL on December 12, 1949, he was 64 years old.
Raymond graduated from Laurel Hill School in 1968. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and served 3 years with the 503rd Military Police, Ft. Bragg, NC. In December of the same year, he married Betty Frances Jernigan of Laurel Hill. In February 1974, Raymond began his career with the Florida Highway Patrol and served 29 faithful years as a State Trooper.
Raymond is preceded by his Father, Charles “Buddy” Stokes, and his Mother, Nettie Louise Stokes, of Paxton, FL; and Mother-in-Law, Ella Frances Jernigan of Laurel Hill, FL.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Betty Jernigan Stokes; Daughter Jennifer (Ben) Crews of Laurel Hill; Son Raymond “Bo” (Jessica) Stokes of Crestview; Grandchildren Hailey White, Bailey Stokes, Brycen Stokes, Hannah Crews, and Kilee Crews; Family pet Feather Ewoka Stokes; Sister-in-Law Nancy (Joel) Weekley of Laurel Hill, FL; and Father-in-Law Earl Jernigan of Laurel Hill, FL. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters Marie (Jerry) Friend of Niceville, FL; Shirley Kimmons of Niceville, FL; Bennie (Clara) Stokes of Walnut Hill, FL; Mickey (Angie) Stokes of Pensacola, FL; Jimmy Stokes of Jay, FL; Ronnie Stokes of Paxton, FL; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
