Mr. Jessie “Ray” Stokely, age 67, of Harriman, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2007 in the Roane Medical Center, Harriman. He was born March 2, 1940 in Cocke County, TN. Mr. Stokely was a retired Police Officer and Police Chief with the Harriman Police Department and was also a retired auto technician with Firestone in Farragut. Mr. Stokely was a Christian and of the Baptist faith and attended the Lee Village Baptist Church in Harriman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milford & Carrie Stokely; and brother, Robert Stokely, formerly of Traveler’s Rest, SC.

Survivors include:

Loving wife of 39 years:                  Christina Stokely of Harriman, TN

Precious Pets:                                  Missy & Travis

Brother & Sister-in-law:                   William A. & Dianne Stokely of Spartanburg, SC

Sister:                                                 Sadie Louise Sutton of Newport, TN

8 Nieces and Nephews

Special Friends & Caregivers:        Nancy & Jerry Harkins of Kingston, TN

Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Waylon Payne and Rev. David Tapp officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow in the Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 26, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Evans Mortuary.

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GOD BLESS YOU REALLY GOOD.
Joe Boyd (Rockwood, TN)

He was a good man.  My prayers are with you Christine.
Ginger (Westmoreland) Christopher (Harriman, TN)

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