J B Stokes

J.B. Stokes, 90, a member of the "Band of Brothers," E Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013.Service: 10 a.m. Thursday at White's Azle Chapel. Interment: Jaybird Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at White's Azle Funeral Home. J.B. was born Sept. 2, 1922, in Lenard, to Ida Mae and George Stokes. He married Ola Mae Trotter on Dec. 15, 1945. The couple began this life together in Bridgeport. J.B. began his lifetime career in the Water Department. Through the years they were blessed with four children. As years passed J.B. became director of Public Works for Azle. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ola Mae Stokes; his parents; three brothers; and one sister. The family wishes to express gratitude to Dr. Morrison, Sandy Herring and Staff for their love and support. Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Gary Stokes and wife, Jani, and Jerry Stokes and wife, Ann; daughters, Sue Hobbs, Diane Obel and husband, Lee; seven grandchildren and spouses; 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Flora Capehart and Ray Nell Bolin.