Harold Stokes Obituary

The family of Harold Stokes of Amite, Louisiana announces his passing on June 3, 2026. Harold, born on January 18, 1944 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Zola Mae Stokes and Shelby Harold Stokes; his brother Daniel Stokes; and his parents-in-law, Clifton Jones and Erline Jones.

He is survived by: his wife Ruth Elizabeth Jones Stokes; his children, DeRenda Denise Stokes Gill (Harrison Gill), DaWanna DeLaine Stokes Schultz (Leonard Schultz), Shelby Shane Stokes, Rachel Andre and Harold; his grandchildren, Justin Bennett (Abigail Bennett), Daniel Bennett (Ashton Rohr), Rebecca Davis Schmidt (Kleat Schmidt), Molly Gill (Justin Darby), Cody Ellis, David Ellis (Madeline Ellis) and Dusty Stokes (Geoffrey Young); and his great grandchildren, Hannah Bennett, Blake Bennett, Paisley Bennett, Jace Bennett, Jaxon Bennett, Danny Bennett, Summer Lyne Bennett, Waylon Bennett, Myley Ellis, Brinley Ellis, CJ Ellis, Aubrey Grace Ellis, Ryatt Ellis, Jaxon Stokes, Amelia "Millie" Stokes and Josephine Rose Schmidt.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests consideration of a donation to the First Baptist Church Amite Flower Fund.