H.R. No. 52
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Warren Thomas Stokes of Ozona on September 1, 2023, at
the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The son of W. T. "Dub" and Madeline Hughes Stokes,
Tommy Stokes was born in Odessa on May 8, 1942; he was a member of
the Class of 1960 at Ozona High School, and he graduated from Texas
Tech University with an accounting degree; while at Texas Tech, he
met his future wife, the former JoNel Epperson; the couple
exchanged wedding vows, going on to share a rewarding marriage that
spanned six decades; together, they raised three sons, Ken, John,
and Andy, and with the passing years, their treasured family grew to
include eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren;
Mr. Stokes was a friend to many, and he especially enjoyed going
fishing with his loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stokes served as the Crockett County tax
assessor-collector for many years; a man of diverse talents who had
learned the skill of cable tool drilling from his father, he also
made a name for himself as a water well driller; working alongside
his wife, he further distinguished himself in his agricultural
career; in 2016, Mr. and Mrs. Stokes were honored as the Edwards
County Conservation Ranchers of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family and his community,
Tommy Stokes earned the lasting respect and admiration of all who
were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Warren Thomas Stokes and extend sincere condolences to the
members of his family: to his wife, JoNel Stokes; to his brother,
Sandy Stokes, and his wife, Vicki; to his sons, Ken Stokes and his
wife, Gay, John Tom Stokes and his wife, Codie, and Andy Stokes and
his wife, Rebecca; to his grandchildren, Justin Maldonado and his
wife, Cristi, James Stokes and his wife, Emily, Cheyene Bownds and
her husband, Chandler, Sol Stokes and his wife, Linda, Payton Bayer
and his wife, Shelby, Sierra Rowland and her husband, Gus, and Kali
and Greer Stokes; to his great-grandchildren, Ellum Maldonado,
Darcie Stokes, Cash and Channing Bownds, Whitley Bayer, and Walker
Rowland; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Tommy
Stokes.
Murr
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 52 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House