Gene Allen Stokes age 84 of Lenoir City passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his home. He was born in Decatur, TN to James and Ollie Hampton Stokes. Gene was a veteran of the United States Navy and a member of First Baptist Church in Lenoir City.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Earlene Stokes, his parents, and his siblings: brothers: Russell, Marvin, and Charlie Stokes; sisters: Reba Cordell, Mattie Bowman, Nettie Price, Joann Stokes, and Betty Dyer.
He is survived by his children and spouses: Sandy and Mike Shubert, Chris and Karen Stokes, Jenni and Darrin John; special friend Becky Sullivan; grandchildren: Michael (April) Shubert, Gracie (Corey) Allen, Madeline and Mia Kate Stokes, Kyra John, Breanna (James) White, and Stokes John; great grandchildren: Kazlie, Myla, and Makaylyn Shubert, Sophie and Zoey Allen, and Elijah White; brother and best friend, Leon Stokes, along with many nieces and nephews.
Dad was an electrical lineman for over 40 years and at the young age of 50, decided to open his own electrical contracting company, Tellico Electric. He was an antique car enthusiast, loved music and playing the guitar, but his greatest joy was his family. Especially his grandchildren and whatever sport or activity they were into. If they had a game or recital and you weren’t there, you were going to hear about how amazing they performed when he spoke with you.
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Mose Premji, Dr. Daniel Ibach and staff, the staff at NHC Farragut, Samantha and Shane with Amedisys, and Candace and Rob with Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers please consider donating in dads memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 10th at Click Funeral Home in Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Rev. Dewey Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Loudon Co. Memorial Gardens with military honors conducted by the Loudon Co. Veterans Honor Guard. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements. clickfuneralhome.com
