Ernest Stokes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ernest “Redd” Stokes, 55, of Peoria passed away at his residence at 7:06p.m. Saturday, May 07, 2016. He was born April 05, 1961, in Peoria, IL. to LC Stokes and Joeann Humphrey she survives. Ernest was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church in Chicago, IL before he moved to Peoria in 2013. He was very outgoing and never met a person he didn’t like. Ernest loved his family especially his mother and would do anything for her and his family. He could never say no to anyone. Ernest liked to watch his old movies. Ernest leaves to cherish his precious memories: his mother Joeann Humphrey, four brothers Lester (Laura) Stokes, Carl Edward Stokes, James Lewis Humphrey and Dwight (Myrtle) Humphrey all of Peoria; and special nieces and nephew. Ernest was preceded in death by his father LC Stokes. Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00a.m. Pastor Jimmie Burnside will officiate. Ernest will be laid to rest in Lutheran Cemetery. Services were arranged for Ernest’ family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel Online condolences for words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com

Ernest Stokes

April 5, 1961 - May 7, 2016