.jpg)
Brother Paul Anthony, Stokes, MSGT, USA (RET.) 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2015 with family and friends by his side.
Paul retired from the U.S. Army after 26 years of serving his country, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He earned numerous medals and awards, along with a letter of appreciation for his dedicated service from Senator Strom Thurmond.
Paul was a member of the DAV, The Knights of Columbus, the 100th Division Association and Descendants of the Sultana Disaster.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Susan Metzger Stokes; daughters, Tina Lamb (Charlie), Kathy Crum, Paula Zeuner (Robert) and Mandy Tant; grandchildren, Ashley and Melissa; brother, James Stokes (Pat); nephews, Jason Smothers (Jacey), Erik Smothers; godchild, Dashal Smothers, along with nieces and nephews, too numerous to list. He also leaves behind mans best friend, Chloe.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, In St. Matthews.
Paul's Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 10, 2015 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 330 Samuels Loop, Cox's Creek, with burial to follow in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be donated to the COPD Foundation, Hosparus or Susan G. Komen for the Cure
|