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Buddy Buford Stokes, 76 of Athens, Alabama, died Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his residence.
Mr. Stokes was born January 11, 1948 in Lauderdale County, Alabama, he was a member of Coxey Church of Christ, he was a U.S. Army Veteran and he was retired from AT&T. He was always willing to help anyone in need and loved a good joke. Mischief was his middle name and to hear him laugh made everyone feel happy. His favorite places to be were in the woods hunting or on the water fishing. He had a kind heart and soul for everyone, especially for his family. His love for his family will be felt for the rest of our lives and he will live on because he lives in our hearts.
Services will be 1pm Friday at Spry Funeral Home Chapel in Athens with Greg Brady, Cindy Potts and Buddy Stokes II officiating, burial in Dement Cemetery with Military Honors.
Visitation is Friday 11am until service at Spry Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be David Potts, Dakota Potts, Jacob Adams, John Richardson, Matthew Brady and Brady Norris. Honorary Pallbearers are Lain Richardson, Bob Carr and Ronnie Wales.
Survivors: Wife, Janis Stokes of Athens. Daughters, Cindy (David) Potts of Athens and Michelle (Tony) Norris of Athens. Sons, Michael Stokes of Athens, Buddy (Cynthia) Stokes of Ashford, AL and Greg (Elaine) Brady of Athens. Grandchildren, Dakota Potts, Martha Potts, Barbara Gayle Stokes, Autumn (Jacob) Adams, Matthew (Kelley) Brady, Brady Norris and Emily Norris. Two Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces and Nephews.
Preceded in death by: Parents, Sam and LouEtta Stokes. Brothers, Doug Stokes and Jerry Stokes. Wives, Martha Stokes and Gail Stokes. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors.
