John J. Stokes III, 65, of Peoria, passed away at 8:23 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. His Funeral Liturgy will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2013, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria, with Father Charles Kitheka officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be at Historic Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. John was born on Peoria on March 13, 1948, a son of John J. and Lillie M. (Page) Stokes, Jr. They preceded him in death. He was formerly married to Diane Sam of Peoria. She survives. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica J. Stokes of Peoria; grandson, Justin Stokes of Peoria; sisters, Patricia Polk of West Peoria and Jonelle Johnson and Judy Adkisson, both of Peoria; and many other family members and friends. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Peoria and was formerly a volunteer firefighter in Morton. He enjoyed traveling and was a quiet man, very soft spoken and cared deeply for his family. John retired, in 2009, after thirty-nine years of service, as a Parts Coordinator for Caterpillar’s Morton facility. Memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to the American Cancer Society.
| Patty Mallett (Bebop's sister) |
Memories |
October 4, 2013 |
I have many memories of John (Johnny Boy) and my brother (Bebop) enjoying their many youthful adventures while living next door to each other on the hill, the two of them seemed inseperatable. One memory was of the early years when the family living quarters was in the basement of my grandfather's home. The first of the two to wake would come to see if the other could play. 
I remember many a morning hearing a knock on the basement window and Johnny's face would be pressed there looking for a response from my brother. Then it was on and they roamed that hill the rest of the day with Butch, Bobbie and their many friends going from house to house.
Thank GOD for the memories.
May your sorrow be brief and your memories give you peace.
| Kim Reddick |
God Bless |
October 6, 2014 |
God bless the Stokes Family.
Love,
Kim Reddick from Caterpillar
| Preston and Melba Jackson |
Family friends |
October 9, 2013 |
Judy, Pat and Jonelle,
Our deepest condolences to you on the passing of your brother. We will keep you
and your families in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Love,
Preston and Melba Jackson and Family
| Sue Page |
Rest In Peace My Cousin |
October 7, 2013 |
My prayers and thoughts are with the family as we mourn the passing of Johnny Boy. May God's comfort and peace be with you.
Love you all,
Cousin Susie Page
| Janet Radford |
To Family of John Stokes (Johnny Boy) |
October 7, 2013 |
My condolences to you all at this time. May the LORD grant you grace for each day,
and His peace and comfort to surround you all.
