Obituary of Gregory Stokes

Greg Stokes was born in Trenton, Michigan on February 7, 1984. He was the son of Greg Charney and Lori (Stokes) Pate. Greg attended Enterprise High School in Romeo, where he received his diploma. Greg was a "Jack of All Trades" with an entrepreneurial spirit. He had a passion for cooking and looked forward to the future when he dreamed one day he would open his own catering business. For the past year, he had worked as a Chef for Malone's. Greg was also very artistic, designing many tattoos and playing the guitar. Greg was polite and loved being around little children and animals. He was warm and loving and never said no to anyone when asked to do something. Greg loved getting the family together, whether it was to solve issues or just to cook for them. He enjoyed working on cars and going to the Upper Peninsula for snowmobiling with his father. Greg Stokes, age 29 of Monroe, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013. His passing was preceded by a maternal aunt: Cathy Stokes. To cherish his memory, Greg leaves his loving mother and stepfather: Lori (Dennis) Pate of LaSalle and his father and stepmother: Greg (Carol) Charney of Lenard, Michigan; maternal grandmother: Barbara Stokes; maternal aunt: Sherry Stokes; one sister: Natalie (Michael) Perry of Samaria; one brother: Denny Pate of LaSalle; one step-brother: Shane (Sara) Gorski of Bloomfield Hills; and one niece: Lilly Stokes. Friends may gather from 2:00pn until 4:00pm on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, 14567 South Dixie Highway (734) 241-7070 (formerly Bennett Funeral Services). A Celebration of His Life will follow at 4:00pm with Elizabeth McMahan, L.F.D. officiating. Cremation will follow through Southern Michigan Services in Livonia, Michigan. In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital or to the Humane Society. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.