James McCoy Stokes, "Daddy O",  died August 12, 2020.  Graveside service will be Saturday, August 15, at 10:00Am at Fergason Cemetery.  Rev. Dan Compton and Rev. Mark Wakefield officiating, with Elliott Funeral Home assisting the family.

He was born to Barnie and Fannie Stokes, November 20, 1931. He was a two year veteran and served in Korea.

He is preceded in death by wife, Mary Elizabeth Stokes, both parents, sister: Bernice Carroll, great granddaughter; Selina Stokes.

He is survived by sons; Kenny Stokes (Cheri), Perry Stokes (Tina), daughter; Julia Stokes Irons (Jay); grandchildren: Jesse Stokes (Ashley), Carla Stokes and fiancé Jeff Cook, and Jonah Terry.  Step Grandchildren: Beth Gann (Robbie), Jared Winsted (Chassidy), Leslie Herndon (Kenny).  He is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren and 6 step great-grandchildren