Christopher Dean Stokes, II, 38, of Marianna, FL died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence.
Chris graduated with his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy State University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Florida. His early counseling experience was working with addictions counseling, providing services at Pensacola Metro Center, Corrections Corporation of America in Graceville, Florida, and Living Waters in Headland, Alabama. In January 2015, Chris joined Corizon working with Florida Department of Corrections in Marianna, Florida. He later transitioned to Centurion in 2016, where he enjoyed working as a mental health counselor and Regional Mental Health Quality Assurance Director. Chris thoroughly enjoyed his profession and always thought of his Centurion team as extended family.
Chris took every opportunity to advance in his learning, develop his skills and to serve others. He became a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2017 and later obtained his certification as a Correctional Healthcare Professional through the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. He was especially proud to be a member of the American Correctional Association’s Behavioral Health Committee and recently presented on suicide prevention and interventions in San Diego and Boston. He also served as a chair for the American Correctional Association’s standard’s subcommittee. Through the years, Chris has volunteered with the Marianna Salvation Army, conducting food drives and organizing Christmas benefits for needy families. He also volunteered with the American Heart Association in Pensacola, Florida; participating in annual heart walks during his university years.
He is survived by:
his fiancé of Cottondale
a son
a daughter
a sister
a brother
an uncle of Bascom, FL
an aunt and her husband of Nashville, TN
a great aunt and her husband of Ft. Walton Beach, FL
a niece of Marianna, FL
two cousin's
his godmother of Marianna, FL
a host of nieces, nephews and friends
Christopher was preceded in death by:
his parents, Christopher and Dreama Stokes
a sister, Glenda Lynn Stokes
his grandparents, William and Glenda Shell
his uncle, Glenn "Skip" Edward Delph
a niece, Angel Lynn Stokes
Funeral services were conducted at St. Anne's Catholic Church with Father Phillip Fortin officiating. Interment followed in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
Published on James & Sikes Funeral Home of Marianna, FL web site.
Chris graduated with his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy State University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Florida. His early counseling experience was working with addictions counseling, providing services at Pensacola Metro Center, Corrections Corporation of America in Graceville, Florida, and Living Waters in Headland, Alabama. In January 2015, Chris joined Corizon working with Florida Department of Corrections in Marianna, Florida. He later transitioned to Centurion in 2016, where he enjoyed working as a mental health counselor and Regional Mental Health Quality Assurance Director. Chris thoroughly enjoyed his profession and always thought of his Centurion team as extended family.
Chris took every opportunity to advance in his learning, develop his skills and to serve others. He became a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2017 and later obtained his certification as a Correctional Healthcare Professional through the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. He was especially proud to be a member of the American Correctional Association’s Behavioral Health Committee and recently presented on suicide prevention and interventions in San Diego and Boston. He also served as a chair for the American Correctional Association’s standard’s subcommittee. Through the years, Chris has volunteered with the Marianna Salvation Army, conducting food drives and organizing Christmas benefits for needy families. He also volunteered with the American Heart Association in Pensacola, Florida; participating in annual heart walks during his university years.
He is survived by:
his fiancé of Cottondale
a son
a daughter
a sister
a brother
an uncle of Bascom, FL
an aunt and her husband of Nashville, TN
a great aunt and her husband of Ft. Walton Beach, FL
a niece of Marianna, FL
two cousin's
his godmother of Marianna, FL
a host of nieces, nephews and friends
Christopher was preceded in death by:
his parents, Christopher and Dreama Stokes
a sister, Glenda Lynn Stokes
his grandparents, William and Glenda Shell
his uncle, Glenn "Skip" Edward Delph
a niece, Angel Lynn Stokes
Funeral services were conducted at St. Anne's Catholic Church with Father Phillip Fortin officiating. Interment followed in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
Published on James & Sikes Funeral Home of Marianna, FL web site.
Christopher Dean Stokes, II, 38, of Marianna, FL died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his residence.
Chris graduated with his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy State University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Florida. His early counseling experience was working with addictions counseling, providing services at Pensacola Metro Center, Corrections Corporation of America in Graceville, Florida, and Living Waters in Headland, Alabama. In January 2015, Chris joined Corizon working with Florida Department of Corrections in Marianna, Florida. He later transitioned to Centurion in 2016, where he enjoyed working as a mental health counselor and Regional Mental Health Quality Assurance Director. Chris thoroughly enjoyed his profession and always thought of his Centurion team as extended family.
Chris took every opportunity to advance in his learning, develop his skills and to serve others. He became a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2017 and later obtained his certification as a Correctional Healthcare Professional through the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. He was especially proud to be a member of the American Correctional Association’s Behavioral Health Committee and recently presented on suicide prevention and interventions in San Diego and Boston. He also served as a chair for the American Correctional Association’s standard’s subcommittee. Through the years, Chris has volunteered with the Marianna Salvation Army, conducting food drives and organizing Christmas benefits for needy families. He also volunteered with the American Heart Association in Pensacola, Florida; participating in annual heart walks during his university years.
He is survived by:
his fiancé of Cottondale
a son
a daughter
a sister
a brother
an uncle of Bascom, FL
an aunt and her husband of Nashville, TN
a great aunt and her husband of Ft. Walton Beach, FL
a niece of Marianna, FL
two cousin's
his godmother of Marianna, FL
a host of nieces, nephews and friends
Christopher was preceded in death by:
his parents, Christopher and Dreama Stokes
a sister, Glenda Lynn Stokes
his grandparents, William and Glenda Shell
his uncle, Glenn "Skip" Edward Delph
a niece, Angel Lynn Stokes
Funeral services were conducted at St. Anne's Catholic Church with Father Phillip Fortin officiating. Interment followed in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
Published on James & Sikes Funeral Home of Marianna, FL web site.
Chris graduated with his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy State University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of West Florida. His early counseling experience was working with addictions counseling, providing services at Pensacola Metro Center, Corrections Corporation of America in Graceville, Florida, and Living Waters in Headland, Alabama. In January 2015, Chris joined Corizon working with Florida Department of Corrections in Marianna, Florida. He later transitioned to Centurion in 2016, where he enjoyed working as a mental health counselor and Regional Mental Health Quality Assurance Director. Chris thoroughly enjoyed his profession and always thought of his Centurion team as extended family.
Chris took every opportunity to advance in his learning, develop his skills and to serve others. He became a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2017 and later obtained his certification as a Correctional Healthcare Professional through the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. He was especially proud to be a member of the American Correctional Association’s Behavioral Health Committee and recently presented on suicide prevention and interventions in San Diego and Boston. He also served as a chair for the American Correctional Association’s standard’s subcommittee. Through the years, Chris has volunteered with the Marianna Salvation Army, conducting food drives and organizing Christmas benefits for needy families. He also volunteered with the American Heart Association in Pensacola, Florida; participating in annual heart walks during his university years.
He is survived by:
his fiancé of Cottondale
a son
a daughter
a sister
a brother
an uncle of Bascom, FL
an aunt and her husband of Nashville, TN
a great aunt and her husband of Ft. Walton Beach, FL
a niece of Marianna, FL
two cousin's
his godmother of Marianna, FL
a host of nieces, nephews and friends
Christopher was preceded in death by:
his parents, Christopher and Dreama Stokes
a sister, Glenda Lynn Stokes
his grandparents, William and Glenda Shell
his uncle, Glenn "Skip" Edward Delph
a niece, Angel Lynn Stokes
Funeral services were conducted at St. Anne's Catholic Church with Father Phillip Fortin officiating. Interment followed in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
Published on James & Sikes Funeral Home of Marianna, FL web site.
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