TUESDAY

. . . . fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:2

READ the BIBLE TODAY

  • Galatians 6:1-6
  • James 5: 19-20
  • “The strength of my relationships is determined by my ability to ….”

OBITUARY

Gordon Douglas Stokes, Jr.

July 10, 1954 – July 10, 2023

2 Timothy 4:7-8 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”

Gordon was born on July 10, 1954 in Baton Rouge, LA. Gordon passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was 69 years old. Gordon worked as a machinist at TK Valve (Cameron) in Hammond, LA for 38 ½ years. He loved his Lord and Savior, his family, hunting, fishing and his LSU Tigers. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church in Amite. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne of 45 years; son, Gordon Joseph “Joe’ Stokes (Samantha); grandchildren, Chloe Bryant (Dave), Gracie Brumfield (CJ) and Lane Stokes (Anna) and his soon to be great-grandson, Nathan Brumfield; sister, Marsha Graham (David). He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon Douglas Stokes, Sr. and Lois Smith Stokes. Pallbearers will be Dave Bryant, CJ Brumfield, Scott Bankston, Bill Chesnutt, Joshua Murry, and Freddie Ficklin. Honorary pallbearer will be Lane Stokes. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, July 14, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Woodard. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery, Amite, LA. For online guestbook visit http://www.mckneelys.com. 

PRAYER FOCUS TODAY

Today, let’s pray for church members who are hesitant to tell others about their faith. Pray for them to be bold in their witness.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

Pray for people around the world who face difficult weather conditions. All people don’t have the same issues, but many have different problems, storms, temperatures, flooding. etc.

QUESTIONS FOR TODAY

  • Who needs to hear from me today?
  • Who can I help?
  • What can I say? do?
  • ETC.

Thank you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee