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Funeral Services for Mr. Donald R. Stokes, 83, of Tishomingo, Oklahoma will be held on Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 at 2:00 p. m. at the First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Lyn Gaskey officiating, assisted by Brother Roger Rounsaville. Interment will follow in the Condon Grove Cemetery in Milburn, Oklahoma. Mr. Stokes passed away on Friday, November 22nd, 2013 at the Ada Care Center in Ada, Oklahoma. Donald Ray Stokes was born on October 24th, 1930 in Ada, Oklahoma to Thomas J. Stokes and Ada (Briscoe) Stokes. He lived in the Stonewall and Fittstown area and graduated from Stonewall High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Army in 1951 and married Betty Earlene Northcutt on May 8th, 1954 in Ada. Don retired after twenty years of military service with the rank of CWO-3. Donald served in the Korean Conflict, two tours in Vietnam, four years in France and one year in Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star with three oak leaf clusters and the Army Commendation Medal, along with many other service awards. In 1971, he moved his family to Tishomingo and became a partner with his father-in-law, Earl Northcutt and brother-in-law, Sandy Northcutt in Tishomingo and Madill Motor Sales. After many years of working the counter, Don retired again and he and Betty took to the road in their RV and toured the United States and Canada. Donald was a member of the Tishomingo Assembly of God Church where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher of the Adult Bible Class for many years. He also attended the Tuesday morning Men’s Bible Study at the United Church. He also volunteered as a driver for the Disabled American Veterans for five years, taking Veterans from Ardmore to Oklahoma City. Don was a people person, loving to talk with them and especially going out to eat with them. He will be lovingly missed by all. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of fifty nine years, Betty Earlene Stokes of the home; two sons, Donald Keith Stokes and wife Regina of Stratford, Oklahoma and Darel Ray Stokes and wife Connie of Allen, Texas; his daughter, Deborah Kay Clifton and husband Paul, of Orlando, Florida; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his brother, Dr. M. L. Stokes of Ada and his sister, Mildred June of Eufaula, Oklahoma; other relatives and friends. Pallbearers for the service will be: Ray Rowe, Jr., Dustin Rowe, Andy Garrett, Carroll McDonald, Stan Sewell and Buddy Parks.

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Donald ''Don'' Ray Stokes

October 24, 1930 - November 22, 2013