Michael Stokes
September 12, 1961 - October 31, 2026
Obituary
Michael Lynn Stokes, aged 65, of DeKalb, TX, passed October 31st, 2026 in the early morning hours. A man of few words and profoundly deep thought, Michael enjoyed time in nature and a great love for animals of all shapes and sizes. Born in Silver City, New Mexico, to Dorothy and Wayne Stokes, Michael moved to the state of Texas, relocating to Seminole and later Hope, Arkansas.
Michael passed along his love for history and carpentry to his loved ones. Michael is preceeded in death by his parents Dorothy and Wayne Stokes, his brothers Steve Buckley and Tommy Stokes, and brother-in-law Gary Ware.
Survivors include his daughter, son-in-law, and her mother, Morgan and Matthew DiDonna, and Sherri "Suzie" Stokes; Carol Stokes, his stepmother; Liz Buckley and Gail Stokes, sister-in-laws; Keith Stokes, his brother; Rodney and Mary Stokes, his brother and sister-in-law; Brynda Ware, his sister; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life is planned for a later date in December.