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Terry Stokes Obituary

Terry Ray Stokes, 57, of Alamagordo, NM passed away on September 3, 2012. Terry was born in Colorado Springs, CO on December 26, 1954 to parents Gene Stokes, and Sara (Curly) Stokes. He attended schools in Colorado Springs and graduated from William Mitchell High School in 1972. He joined the United States Air Force and trained to become a Loadmaster on C141 Cargo Jets. He was stationed at Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino, CA. He met and married Karen Stokes and was blessed with children Jason, Jamie, Erick and Spenser. Terry moved his family to Tulsa, OK and continued his military career with the Oklahoma Air National Guard until his retirement in 2010. Terry was preceded in death by his mother, grandparents Horace, Sr. and Eleanor Stokes and Raymond and Martha Todd. Terry is survived by his father and stepmother Diane Stokes, his wife, children, grandson Hunter Stokes, sister Linda Stokes and many wonderful Uncles, Aunts, neices, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Terry's life will take place at a later date. If you choose, please make your donation to: Guide dogs for the blind; Canine Companions.

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Published by The Gazette from Sep. 14 to Sep. 16, 2012.

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Linda Stokes

September 25, 2012

Such kind words from people of mine & Terry's past! Thanks to all of you and Terry would remember you as fondly as I do. I was in Colo. Spgs. last week and met with a friend from Oswego Street and talked about the Martin's, Podoll's, Jim Weber & many others! We are all devistated with Terry's passing. Although it was unexpected it was peaceful and natural. He is safe and at peace now with many loving family members and friends.

Terry and Ginger

September 20, 2012

Terry in uniform

September 20, 2012

I am sorry for our loss, I have many great memories of Terry and Linda over the years. I am uploading some pictures I have from the years. Linda - please give me a call, I would like to reconnect. 608-512-1510

Dani Greer

September 15, 2012

I worked for Sara Stokes downtown eons ago, and what a lovely family! Peace be with you all during this sad time.

September 15, 2012

Terry and all of my brothers spent ours playing on Oswego, may peace be with all the lives that Terry has touched.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Respectfully submitted,
Jim Weber, Garry Podoll, Bobby Podoll and Steve Podoll.

Deana Martin-Muth

September 15, 2012

Terry and Linda were our neighbors so many years ago on Oswego Street. I have tremendous memories of summers spent playing outside. He was a leader and a barrel of fun. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. I hope they find comfort in the wonderful memories Terry leaves behind.

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