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Rufus Royce Stokes

July 4, 1935 — December 5, 2020

Rufus Royce Stokes, age 85, of Hawkinsville, Georgia died on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Riverside Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Maynard officiating.
Mr. Stokes was born on July 4, 1935 to the late Edward and Melissa Stokes. He was a member and deacon of Riverside Baptist Church in Hawkinsville, Georgia. Rufus was retired from Opelika Manufacturing Company where he was employed as a mechanic. He loved farming and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Marion Stokes.
Those left to forever cherish his memory include his wife, Jenelle Stokes of Hawkinsville, Georgia; son, Stevie (Howie) Mullis of Greenville, Tennessee; daughter, Cindy (Bruce) Stevenson of Cordele, Georgia; niece, Marilyn (John) Hutto of Hawkinsville, Georgia; nephews, Marvin (Melody) Stokes and Mark Stokes all of Texas; grandchildren, Josie Morgan, Heather Owens, David Mullis, Charlie Mullis and Kristy Stevenson. He is also survived by 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
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