Burtis Lynn Stokes
December 28, 1943 - December 16, 2021
Burtis Stokes, 77, of Lubbock, Texas passed away December 16, 2021. Burtis Lynn Stokes was born December 28, 1943 in Gaines County, TX to I. E. and Mary Faye Stokes. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1961-1965. Burtis was a delivery driver for the Avalanche Journal. He enjoyed spending time bowling, playing Bingo and gin. Loved ones include sister, Gail Lindsey; son, Jodey Dale Stokes; grandchildren Jeffrey, Steven and Melina, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, W. J. "Sonny" Stokes. Memorials are suggested to a charity of your choice. A celebration of his life will be at his graveside services at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the City of Lubbock Cemetery. "When, therefore, we were approached by those in whom the problem had been solved, there was nothing left for us but to pick up the simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet. We have found much of heaven and we have been rocketed into a fourth dimension of existence of which we had not even dreamed."
Burtis Stokes, 77, of Lubbock, Texas passed away December 16, 2021. Burtis Lynn Stokes was born December 28, 1943 in Gaines County, TX to I. E. and Mary Faye Stokes. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1961-1965. Burtis was a delivery... View Obituary & Service Information