Andrew Jackson "Jack" Stokes

Andrew Jackson “Jack” Stokes, Sr., 81, of Columbus, GA passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his residence.

A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, February 25, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. 

Mr. Stokes was born July 30, 1936 son of the late Ansil Steven Stokes and Gladys Wiggins Stokes.  He worked in the construction industry for most of his career.  Mr. Stokes was a former member of Riverview Assembly of God.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his spouse, Francis Carolyn Stokes; two sons, Louis Steven Stokes and David Stokes; brothers, Tommy Stokes, Horace Stokes, James Stokes and Billy Stokes; a sister, Anna Mae Burnier and a grandson, Thomas Jackson.

He is survived by his children, Janet Leigh Stokes of Columbus, GA, Andrew Jackson Stokes, Jr. and wife Quida of Box Springs, GA, and Robbin Stokes Lawson and husband Jeffery of Columbus, GA; one sister, Betty Carlisle of Columbus, GA; two brothers, Ed Stokes and Ronnie Stokes, both of Columbus, GA; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and many other extended family and friends.

Online condolences may be shared at www.vancememorialchapel.net