Mr. Harold E. Stokes (a.k.a. Hal, Butch) of Chesterfield, MI passed away on Sunday May 1, 2016 in McLaren-Macomb Hospital in Mount Clemens, MI with many family and friends at his side. Harold was born on September 22, 1938, a son of the late Harold R. Stokes & Ruth (Tracy) Stokes.
Harold is survived by his wife Charlotte Toder-Stokes, his "honey-bunny" whom he absolutely adored, Harold had six children; Paul, wife Susan, Teri, husband Jerry, Todd, Jimmy, David (deceased) wife Janelle, and Tammy, husband Vincent. Harold is survived by his two sisters, Ruthie, husband Kenny and Karla, husband David. He also had fifteen grandchildren, Joshua (deceased), Kyle, Alex, Tyler, Ashley, India, Jazmin, Matt, Caitlin, Dylan, Jordan, William, Tyee, Grace, and Emma.
Hal was an amazing husband, father, grandpa, "Poppie", brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was a man of all trades, an avid bowler and golfer, he just recently got his first hole-in-one. Hal strived to share his love, compassion, knowledge and laughter with everyone he encountered; in doing so, he blessed so many people with his presence. Hal was a selfless man that lived for others and always said that he gives so much love to everyone because that's his secret to happiness.
A memorial service will be held for Harold on June 4, 2016 at Harbor Lanes, 25419 Jefferson Avenue, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 at 3:00 p.m.
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