Ralph Leroy Stokes, 90, of Port Orange, FL, died Friday, December 24, 2021.
He was born on August 23, 1931, in Belle Center, to his loving parents, Andy and Bonnie Stokes.
Ralph lived his life to the fullest. After retiring from Siemens in Ohio, he moved to Florida to be close to family. While living in Florida, he worked for the Daytona Beach Kennel Club, where he loved talking to people. Ralph also enjoyed square dancing, woodworking, and of course spending time with his kids and grandkids. His legacy will be remembered as a loving father, parent, grandparent, and friend.
Ralph is preceded in death by his wife Vivian, and is survived by son Cliff Stokes (Cheryl) of CA, daughter Becky Dorman (Wayne) of Port Orange, FL, son Steve (Lorraine) of Port Orange, FL; grandchildren Jake Hendricks, Emma Stokes, Seth Stokes (all of CA), Jessica Robledo (Chris), Jenna Stokes, Cheyenne Stokes; great-grandchildren Kylee Mashburn and Harper Kelley (all of Port Orange, FL); sister Jane Dearduff and brother Mike Stokes (Diane), and several nieces and nephews (all in Ohio).
A family graveside memorial will be conducted at the Fairview Cemetery, 9583 Township Road 107, Belle Center, OH 43310, at a later date to be determined.