Earl Vandull "Sheriff" Stokes
November 24, 1940 - March 6, 2020

Earl Vandull “Sheriff” Stokes of Manila, Arkansas passed away on March 6, 2020 at South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Little River Church of Christ and enjoyed singing, boxing, farming, competing with his horse (he won several trophies), his dogs, and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include; his wife of 59 years: Patricia Stokes of the home; three daughters: Cheryle Young (Jake) of Etowah, Arkansas, Deshea McCain (Johnny) of Manila, Arkansas, and Pennye Williams of Manila, Arkansas; one sister: Dot Stokes of Keiser, Arkansas; six grandchildren: Zachary Strait Williams (Junu), John White, Brady Jones, Jacob Cates, Charlie Lynn Smith, and Jeslynn Cates; four great grandchildren: Asha Williams, Rosten Jones, Able Jude Williams, and Wyatt Cates; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by; his parents: Wess and Charlie Mae Clayton Stokes; five brothers: Marvin Stokes, Garvin Stokes, Dan Stokes, John Stokes, and an infant brother; three sisters: Juanita Corliss and Omega McKinney, and Louise Stokes. Funeral services will be held on March 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Little River Church of Christ with brother Leotis Dunn. Burial will follow at Garden Point Cemetery under the direction of Faith Funeral Service. The family will receive visitors at the church on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers: Jimmy Russell, Steve Kirk, Brady Jones, Mark Weathers, John Stokes, Jacob Cates, Michael Chipman, Jerry Killough, Keith Stokes, and Dale Cook. Honorary Pallbearer: Charlie Brown.