William Benjamin Stokes, 82, of Killen, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at North Alabama Medical Center. He was a graduate of Montgomery Central, Cunningham, Tennessee. He was owner/operator of Gas Specialties, Florence, Alabama and retired from MPE as a master gas fitter.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 11th at 10:30 a.m. at Civitan Cemetery with Jeff Thompson officiating.
Mr. Stokes was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin & Evelyn Stokes and brother, James Norwood Stokes. He is survived by his wife, Susan Comer Stokes; children, Michael Stokes Pate, Melody Stokes and Lisa Stokes; sister, Frances Stokes Gill; stepchildren, Shana Paige Hammond, Chad Eric (Stacy) Hammond, Kyla Jill (Billy) Warden and Bree Ashton Hammond; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews
