Kelly Stokes, 88, of Hampton died June 20, 2011 at Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado. He was born November 25, 1922 to the late Robert and Eva Drummond Stokes. He was a retired truck driver and was Mayor of Hampton twice.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Millard Stokes and Carroll Stokes; two sisters, Betty Jo Mercer and Allie Long.
He is survived by his wife, Marion Stokes of Hampton; son Larry Stokes of Hampton; three brothers, Jake Stokes, Bob Henry Stokes, and Shelby Stokes; two grandchildren, Tim Stokes and Michelle and Wade Blann; three great-grandchildren, Zac Blann, Jackson and Grace Stokes.
Visitation is Tuesday From 6 to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Chapel. Burial is at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
The family requests donations he made to Life Touch Hospice in El Dorado in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Hampton. To sign the online register visit
www.bentonfuneralhome.com
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