1/15/1942 – 7/28/2016
of Omaha – James Douglas Cokes was born January 15, 1942 in Holly Grove, Arkansas, to the union of Ervin Cokes and Ida Mae (Cooper).
James was preceded in death by his parents: Ervin Cokes and Ida Mae Williams; his wife: Stella Mae Cokes; his siblings: Sheila “Diane” Bluett, Andrew Lee Cokes, Georgia Mae Hill, Jewel Felder; and daughter: Gloria “Dee-Dee” Cokes.
James is survived by his siblings: Glory (Andrew) Jackson, Joseph Williams, Arunies “Pete” (Roberta) Williams, Sr., John (Emma) Williams, and Matthew (Brenda) Gibson; his children: Douglas Cokes, Jr. and Janice Cokes; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Memorial Service 10:00 AM Thursday (8/11/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska 68104
Oh uncle… ‘You’ are one of the reasons why I grew up strong, thank you for your love & support in my life. When I was young and felt alone, scared, confused & inadequate it was you who gave me kind words of wisdom & encouragement filled with a rare love we find missing so much in this life. Thank you Uncle JC, you are now relieved of your duty in this world, rest easy. Please petition Abba on ‘Our’ behalf, for we are weary & long for True Peace & Love. We miss you & pray to be reunited with ‘You’ in Paradise soon. Love, your favorite niece, Ealene ‘Babygiiirl’ Quarles. Peace be upon ‘You’.
He was a gentle soul, and a great person to hang with,he will always be in my heart and thoughts! Love you JC. My prayers and thoughts to the family at this time!
Thank you Mary for your kind words to my family & the rememberence of James D ‘JC’ Cokes. Be blessed.