Funeral Service for Mr. Edward Joe Stokes of 3389 Kingston Drive Conyers, GA will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Sims Chapel Baptist Church 61 Sims Chapel Road, Covington, GA. Rev. Cecil J. Rozier, Sr., Pastor, Eulogist, assisted by others. Interment Church Cemetery.

He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Mrs. Jennifer Denise Stokes; children, Ms. Veronica N. Bullard, Ms. Chasity Bullard, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony (Erica) Ward, Ms. Kenndual Thornton, Mr. Meriki Stokes and Mr. & Mrs. Christopher (Chantel) Luncheon; step-daughter, Ms. Zikyra Q. Nolley; four sisters, Mr. & Mrs. Herman (Sarah R.) Tuggle, Mrs. Margret L. Hill, Ms. Helene Stokes and Mr. & Mrs. Juan (Sherry) Hackett; four brothers, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Ray Stokes, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Stokes, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Stokes, Mr. & Mrs. Terry Stokes and Mr. Gregory Stokes; and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The remains will lie in state at the church from 12 Noon until the hour of service and the casket will be closed for the service. Family and friends will assemble at the above address at 1 p.m.

Lester Lackey & Sons Funeral Home Inc.770-786-6177. www.lackeyandsonsfuneralhome.com