Garrett Carlton Stokes
September 17, 1999 ~ September 29, 2016
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Garrett Carlton Stokes, 17, of Fletcher, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016.
A native of Henderson County, he was the son of Gregory Ronald and Carla Nel Stokes.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Carlton A. Stokes. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Dylan Stokes and Logan Stokes; grandparents Muriel Theron and Hannes Nel; one aunt, Kristy Bond; one uncle, Deon Nel and his wife Mariane, as well as cousins, Kristin Bond, Jacob Bond and Divan Nel.
Garrett was a senior at North Henderson High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and DECA. He also enjoyed playing the guitar and hanging out with his friends.
A memorial service will be held at the Arden Campus of Biltmore Church at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Garrett Stokes Fund c/o North Henderson High School, 35 Fruitland Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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Our love and prayers to Greg, Carla, Dylan and Logan. We are so sorry for your loss and will be here for you guys forever. We loved Garrett and will miss his beautiful smile. May God bless all of you.
Love always,
Nick, Tracy and Noah Caminiti
To my dear friend Garrett,
Garrett along with the rest of the neighborhood gang was considered to me as a brother. We played together, watched movies together, ate together, went to school together, and through it all we always would laugh it up and enjoy the time we spent together without a care in the world. I met Garrett when I was around 9 years old while going to his house and jumping around on the trampoline and playing dodgeball and ever since then Garrett was always a loyal, funny, and tremendously intelligent friend. Garrett was the smartest friend I’ve ever had and probably will always be the smartest friend I will ever have. Receiving letters from Yale and all the other schools you could think of is just one example of Garrett’s success. Garrett could make money playing his guitar and anything he put his mind to he most definitely would concur. Such an amazing friend, son, grandson and brother gone
way to soon. I pray that the stokes family receives infinite blessings and i want to thank you all for blessing me numerous times. I remember not to long ago when me and Garrett were eating Mrs.Stokes famous spaghetti and when she made brownies for the gang and we all would sit back and play basketball and have great times . I will never pick up a football or basketball or even go to the park again without remembering all the wonderful times that we all had. Thank you so much Mr and mrs Stokes for always taking me in and blessing me and always supporting me and thank you Garrett for being my friend/brother and sharing everlasting memories. R.I.P GARRETT GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!!! Love you bro
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time. May you all know God’s peace to surround you.
I pray God gives you Peace during this very difficult time…Just know you and your family are being prayed for. May your beautiful son Rest In Peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Greg and Carla. I can’t imagine the grief you must be feeling. I am with you in my heart although I can’t be there in person. May God comfort and keep you in this time of sorrow. Love you all.
My daughter Whitney Hodge is a sophomore at North. She described Garrett as one of her best guy friends. They ate lunch together everyday last year and God gave them a beautiful memory together on Monday just prior to his passing. She was the one who helped him get dressed for his senior portraits. They were laughing and having such a good time. Our hearts are heavy and very broken. We pray for your family to lean on God and feel his presence. I know she will never forget him.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and loved ones. I cant imagine how you feel. I hope God comforts you and helps heel ypu in this time. I’ve went to school with Garret since middle school and this is unbelievable. Garret was a kind, funny, courageous, brave soul. It was devastating to hear the news of his death. I hope God gives you strength during this time. He’s always in yoir heart and soul and he’s with you everywhere you go. He wouldn’t want anyone to take any more greef than they need to in this time. Know he is no longer in pain and hes in heaven smiling down on all of you, playing basketball and gutair. He will never be forgotten and may he rest in peace.
Very sorry for your loss. Garrett was a great person. Kinda shy but very sweet and funny. I miss him dearly. My heart is so broken. But we all have to try and stay positive no matter how hard it is. Sending my love and prayers your way everyday.
When our oldest son Konan who grew up with Garrett call us to give us the awful news this past Wednesday, our hearts just sank. We just couldn’t believe it. All the memories of their childhood rushing back with force. Remembering the sleepover at each other houses, making them breakfast, celebrating birthdays… we were and still are in shock.
Carla, Greg, Logan and Dylan, there are no words that can ease your pain but we will be praying for God to give you the strength you need to go through this very difficult time. Garrett was so such a very sweet young man. We will miss him.
Sorry, for the loss in ur family, even thought I didn’t know Garrett, (because I am a parent of a student that went to that school last year, Nathaniel Athy, he no longer go there him self, moved to TN), but we just wanted to send our love, to your family!!! God, be will all of u best of luck, through out ur future… U will be in our hearts and thoughts from this moment on… God bless your whole family, take care of your selves and each other, always.. RIP, Garrett you are home now, and you can now watch over your family, from up above and guide them for the rest of there lives…take care and if we can do anything to help your family please just let us know.. Thank you for allowing us to have a second to speak to you.. Rest in peace always be safe and take care, The Athy Family…
You don’t know me or my family, but we recently lost our 17 yrs old son last month. God will keep you numb and be with you all every second of the day. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!!
My heart goes to you and your family Greg. You all are in my prayers. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Greg, Carla, Dylan & Logan,
Once children come into the life and heart of a teacher they never leave. Know that not only mine but the hearts of all the Child Dev. Center that worked with you and your boys are broken. We have lost one of our own and we grieve with you. I remember Garrett as a sweet, loving boy with a beautiful smile. I send you all my love and prayers.
Prayers and thoughts with you all every day- Garrett’s absence has left a hole in a lot of lives- He is missed dearly and was loved by his family and so many of his peers. May you feel God’s incredible love, peace, and comfort as you travel the road ahead- He is with you in this and will not let you go!
He was one of the nicest people you’d ever meet. We all loved him so much. He was the reason I smiled every morning because he never failed to make me laugh in first period. There is something missing without him there and everywhere else. My heart goes out to his family because I can’t imagine what they are going through. I’m thankful to live in a community that comes together in times like these to help one another. I will never forget that beautiful smile that could light up a room. We love and miss Garrett so much.
Our son, Colter, is a senior at North High School in the special needs program, but had a couple of regular classes with Garrett. He has spoken often of Garrett’s kindness to him, and for that, we will always remember Garrett with gratitude. Colter will miss his buddy.
Though our hearts are greatly saddened and burdened, we cannot imagine your own grief and loss. Please know that you are in our prayers both now and in the days ahead.
There are no words large enough to describe the love I have for my ‘ first’ boy. His memory is forever cherished and held dear. Greg, Carla , Dylan and Logan, your grief is hard to bear. Stay strong in your wonderful memories of this precious boy, your faith and love for each other. We send all our dear love. Uncle Al, Tannie Mandy and Gavin xxxxxxxxxxxxx
My prayers and sympathy for your family I am so sorry for your loss . He I am sure was a wonderful young man my thoughts go out to you at this time he looks like a beautiful young man. I am so sorry for your loss. .
I’m a parent of a teen who rode the bus sometimes with Garrett. My heart sank when my son gave me the news. My condolences to the Stokes family and the friends of this young man. As a parent I can only imagine the pain that you are going through. May God be with you giving you the strength you need to bear this pain.
The Irizarry Family
I wanted to send my love, sympathies, and prayers to the Stokes family. I am so sorry to hear about Garrett. I can tell from the many comments I read that Garrett was one of a kind, sweet, loving, and a good person, with a big heart. When we lose someone we love in death, it’s hard enough to cope, and when we lose a loved one so soon, at such a tender age, it’s even more devastating. Rest assured that Almighty God is not the cause of death, neither does he take our loved ones away from us to be with Him in heaven. He recognizes the pain we’re experiencing, and he has provided a beautiful hope for the future to give us comfort. John 5:28,29 says, ‘Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.’ In God’s loving memory is the safest place a lost loved one can be, and one day soon there is a real hope of being reunited with your dear loved one Garrett, in a Paradise on a beautiful earth. (Revelation 21:4,5) My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The Stokes family and loved ones of Garrett have my deepest sympathy. Psalm 34: 18 tells us: ‘Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.’ Jehovah invites you to throw all your burdens on him and he will sustain you in your time of grief.
(2 Corinthians 4:18) ‘while we keep our eyes, not on the things seen, but on the things unseen. For the things seen are temporary, but the things unseen are everlasting.’
KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE
1. When eyes of blind ones see again
And ears of deaf ones hear again,
When deserts blossom as the rose
And from parched ground fresh water flows,
When lame ones leap just like the hart,
When loved ones never have to part,
Such blessed times you’ll realize,
If you keep your eyes on the prize.
2. When tongues of mute ones speak again,
When old ones will be young again,
When earth will yield her rich increase
And all good things will never cease,
When songs of children fill the air,
When joy and peace are ev’rywhere,
Then, too, you’ll see the dead arise,
If you keep your eyes on the prize.
3. When wolves and lambs will feed as one,
When bears and calves bask in the sun,
A mere young boy will lead them all,
And they will heed his childish call.
When tears belong to yesterday,
When fears and pain have passed away,
You’ll see how God these things supplies,
If you keep your eyes on the prize.
My thoughts and prayers will remain with you and your family at this difficult time. Garrett came to our classroom when he was in tenth grade to work with our EC students at N.H.H.S. Our EC students thrive when these high school peers come and work with them anytime. This means so much to them. We appreciate/value these students who come and work with our EC students.
Though there are never the proper words to express at this time, as a parent my heart goes out to all of you and the siblings.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be saying prayers for your family.
Saying lots of prayers for you Greg and all your family. You are one of the nicest young men that I had the pleasure to know. You were probably just a little younger than Garrett when I met you. Love and Hugs to you and Carla as your hearts begin the struggle of healing. Asking God to Bless you and wrap his arms around you and your family.
We are so very sorry for the loss of your son. We are praying for you and your family with deepest sympathy. Lifting you up in prayers as you go through this extremely difficult time. Praying for comfort, strength and peace for you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know your family personally but I do remember seeing your lovely family every Sunday morning at my store. Your children are what we should all want our children to be, kind and polite always. I have a 16 year old and I don’t know what I would do if it were me in your shoes. But know this God will bring you peace and Garrett will watch over you. You are in my prayers.
Father, I ask You to send Your peace to the Stokes family who are mourning. Continue to surround them with family, friends and loved ones who will offer words of comfort. Give them sweet and restful sleep. Father, remove the spirit of heaviness, and give them garments of praise. In due time, bless their lives to overflow with laughter and joy again. As they take refuge in You, please help them to put their trust in You. Holy Spirit, help them not to look back with tears but to press forward with joyful memories. Amen
Greg & Carla~
I will forever remember Garrett’s sweet & kind personality, shining, twinkling eyes & that beautiful smile he always had when our boys were at the Child Development Center together. Our love and prayers are with your family during this incredibly difficult time. May the memories you hold so close in your hearts bring you peace & comfort in the days ahead.
Greg and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I am lifting you up in prayer. Psalm 61:2-3 ‘From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy.’
Dear Greg & Carla, Dylan & Logan, When words fail, may God’s love prevail & be sustaining during this time of deep, deep sorrow. Thinking of each of you with care, concern & hope.
I wasn’t close to Garrett but I do remember one time I walked into his class with Ms. Horne during Christmas time and he dropped his paper on the floor and I handed it to him and I said ‘you dropped this’ (which was obvious) and he smiled, giggled and said ‘oh yeah, thanks’. It’s that smile that impacted a lot of people, whether you knew him or not. His face was one you would recognize in the hallways everyday. He was too young and my heart hurts wishing I could have somehow helped him. I just encourage everyone to seek help because people really do care about each other in this community. It’s amazing. RIP Garrett, gone but most definitely never ever forgotten.
Don’t think of him as gone away, his journey has only just begun, life holds so many facets and this earth was only one of them. He touched so many individuals hearts, now he is living in the hearts of those he touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much. The memories that we made together will always bring a smile to my face, and I will never forget the friend that you was to me.
Hey Grey so sorry for your loss sending prayers up for you and your family
Dear Carla & Greg,
It has taken this long for me to compose my thoughts enough to send this message. The delay was not intentional, I assure you. Mere words fail us at such a difficult time. However, I want to commend you both for such a beautiful service, a true tribute to the impact Garrett’s life has made on all who were there to share those moments with you. He is and will forever be a beautiful young man!
I can’t imagine the pain & sorrow in your hearts now. My prayer is that you will find strength & comfort in the love you share for each other. May God wrap you in His strong embrace.
Carla, I don’t know you very well but please know you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Greg, you know how special you are & will always be to me, both as your previous manager & as your friend. Keeping you and your family in my heart!
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