Henry Thomas Stokes

“Very soon, now, I will be on my way to Heaven. I have fought long and hard for my Lord, and through it all, I have kept true to Him. And now time has come for me to stop fighting and rest.” — II Timothy 4:7 (The Living Bible) HENRY THOMAS STOKES, son of the late Dr. Edward Verry Stokes and Mary Thomas Stokes, was born on November 23, 1923 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on Monday, January 14, 2013 at 1:15 a.m. at Northwest Hospital. His older brother, Edward Verry Stokes, Jr. preceded him in death. As a young child his family moved to New York where he attended the public schools. The family later returned to Baltimore where he continued his education graduating from Booker T. Washington Junior High School in 1939 and Frederick Douglass Senior High School in June of 1942. A few months later, “Tom” was drafted into the United States Army, World War II. He served bravely in the European Theater and was later honorably discharged. After his discharge, he was employed by the United States Post Office for thirty-eight years where he served faithfully. In 1956, he was united in holy matrimony to his one true love, Grace Virginia Jackson. They enjoyed traveling to other countries, the theater, church and family activities and just being together. At a very early age, he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and was an active, faithful and life-long member of the Episcopal Church. Tom was dedicated to family, friends and his church, The Church of St. Mary the Virgin. To neighbors and friends, he extended goodwill and kindness. He enjoyed music, reading and socializing. He maintained a vast, varied and organized collection of books, records, eight track tapes, audio cassettes and eight track albums. One could always depend on Tom to remember the details of any activity or occasion and he was always anxious to share the facts and his opinions of them with you. Tom will be remembered for his friendly smile, his strong and enduring faith in God, his concern for others, his willingness to always help and his devotion to his family, friends and extended church family. Tom leaves a legacy of love to celebrate his life with: three sistersin- law, Camilla Parrott, Betty Tilghman and Theodosia Stokes; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Henry Thomas Stokes, a true gentleman, a devoted Christian, a true friend and a helpful neighbor who touched many lives will be greatly missed.

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Henry Thomas Stokes

November 23, 1923 - January 14, 2013