William Stokes Obituary

In loving memory of William Stokes of Wilmington, North Carolina, who departed this world on January 12, 2026 at the age of 99. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Stokes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his significant other Lydia McKeithan Stokes; his parents, James A. Stokes and Myrtle Cashwell Stokes; and his brothers, James A. Stokes, Jr. and Robert F. Stokes.

He is survived by: his children, Lydia Stokes Finlayson (Marc) and William Wilson Stokes; his grandchildren, William Bryan Finlayson (Virginia), Dalton Peter Stokes (Casey), John Wilson Finlayson (Kristan), Alexandra Stokes Muffley (Scott) and Katherine Stokes Finlayson; and his great grandchildren, Eli Muffley, Wyatt Stokes, Christopher Finlayson, Dahlia Muffley and Leland Stokes.

Donations in Bill's memory may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 125 S. 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.