Dr. Grant Wayne Stokes, age 88, of, Pleasant Hope, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Crown Care Center. He was born November 5, 1925, in Springfield, MO, to Orville and Relod (Sallee) Stokes. Grant pastored numerous Baptist churches until his retirement. After his retirement Grant worked several years for Greenlawn Funeral Homes.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Relod Stokes, one brother, George Henry Stokes, and one son, Randy Stokes.
He is survived by his loving wife,Esther Ernestine (Teen) Stokes of Harrisonville; one son Richard Stokes and wife Judy of Harrisonville; one daughter-in-law, Mary Stokes of Greenfield; seven grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda Dillard of Brighton and Arvilla Fieth of Pleasant Hope; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO with Dr. James Sewell officiating. Burial will be held in Clear Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 -11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO.