1942

Johnny Farrell Stokes Sr. was born on 19 Aug 1942 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Charlie Theodore Stokes Sr. and Cora Lurene Brown Stokes.

1950

Farrell J Stokes was counted in the census on 05 Apr 1950 in De Kalb, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 7-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, Charles T. Stokes; his mother, Cora L. Stokes; and his siblings, Kerith Ann Stokes, Charle T Stokes, S. Lucus Stokes, Mildred L. Stokes, and Judy F Stokes.

2024

He died on 11 Mar 2024 in Bishopville, Lee, South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 14 Mar 2024 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Obituary of Johnny Farrell Stokes, Sr.

Johnny Farrell Stokes, Sr., 81, of Bishopville, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Camden, he was the son of the late Charlie T. Stokes, Sr. and the late Lurene Brown Stokes and the husband of Janie Maria Stokes.

Johnny was a longtime member of Antioch Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He was an extremely hard worker, working as a Superintendent for Sumwalt & Associates Commercial Construction for over 45 years and farming all throughout his life. Johnny was an avid NASCAR fan and especially enjoyed watching Dale Earnhardt, Sr. He loved his truck, his tractor, horses, and his four-legged princess, Lily. In his younger days, Johnny enjoyed playing baseball and softball and singing Southern Gospel music with his family. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed many Saturday and Sunday mornings around the breakfast table with them. Above all, Johnny loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

In addition to his loving wife, Johnny is survived by his sons, Johnny F. Stokes, Jr. (Terri), Chad L. Stokes (Donna), and Russell Scott Stokes (Jennifer); grandchildren, Tyler, Matthew, Hunter, Samantha, Andy (Megan), Garland (Amanda), Lawson (Daisy), Leah, Josh, and Eden; a great-grandchild, Paisleigh Stokes; his siblings, Luke Stokes (Diane), Lavonne Grooms, Judy Capell, and Wayne Stokes; a sister-in-law, Belinda Stokes; as well as numerous other family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by his siblings, Keritha Worley, Charlie T. “Bud” Stokes, Jr., and Lonnie Stokes.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Antioch Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Danny Hedgepath and Rev. Ben Tidwell. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service, beginning at 10:00am. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, www.donate.lovetotherescue.org, or to Antioch Baptist Church, 1875 Antioch Road, Camden, SC 29020.

VISITATION

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Antioch Baptist Church
1875 Antioch Rd
Camden, South Carolina, United States

FUNERAL SERVICE

11:00 am
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Antioch Baptist Church
1875 Antioch Rd
Camden, South Carolina, United States

BURIAL

Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery
1875 Antioch Rd
Camden, South Carolina, United States