Melvin Stokes Jr. Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Melvin Stokes Jr. (Beaumont, California), born in McMinnville, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 1, 2026 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his sister Elsie Imogene Boyd. He is survived by: his wife Beulah; his siblings, Tommy Stokes, Booker T. Stokes (Jacqueline) and Gwendolyn Alves; his children, Darell M. Jackson-Stokes, Gilbert Stokes and Yvonne "Bonnie" Stokes-Alex (David); his grandchildren, Lashanna M. Jackson, Eboni S. Stokes-Hicks, Gilbert Stokes Jr., Dr. Jorden M. Alex (Austin) and Jared M. Alex; his great grandchildren, Kamilah N. Smith-Taylor (Christian), Jalilah A. Smith, Hicks, Legend S. Hicks, Kayden Stokes and Norii Stokes; and his nieces and nephews, Trevion Stokes, Kitrell Stokes, Tammilynn-Stokes-Wood and Kiela Stokes-Davis. He is also survived by cousins and dear friends.