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Billy Vernon Stokes

February 3, 1969 — July 26, 2021

Billy Vernon Stokes Jr. passed away from this earth on July 26, 2021 at the age of 52 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born to Betty Jo Stokes & Billy Vernon Stokes in Fort Lee Virginia at the Kenner Army Hospital in Prince George County on February 3, 1969. At two years old, the family moved back to El Paso where he was raised. The last 11 years of his life were spent in & around Albuquerque NM. Billy is survived by his son Dashaun Sims (MA), mother Betty Jo Stokes (TX), Father Billy Vernon Stokes (VA), step-mom Cora Stokes (VA), sister Melissa Nichelle Stokes (TX), nephew Anthony Michael Stokes (TX), & half-siblings Alicia Manning (VA) & Jeremy Stokes (VA). A Gathering of Remembrance will be from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, with a Prayer Service at 1:30pm on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit his memorial at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net. Four Candles The first candle represents our grief. The pain of losing you is intense. It reminds us of the depth of our love for you. This second candle represents our courage. To confront our sorrow, to comfort each other, To change our lives. This third candle we light in your memory. For the times we laughed, the times we cried, The times we were angry with each other, The silly things you did, the caring and joy you gave us. This fourth candle we light for our love, We light this candle that your light will always shine. As we think of you each day and share your Memory with our family and friends. We cherish the special place In our hearts that will Always be reserved for you. We thank you for the gift your living brought to each of us. We love you. We remember you.
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Saturday, August 14, 2021

1:00 - 3:00 pm

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4631 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX 79904

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