from Rufus Stokes Wikipedia page
African American inventor or air pollution control devices.
In 1982, Rufus Stokes was granted a doctor of science degree from Heed University in Hollywood, Florida on account of his scientific achievements.
In 1985, he moved to Claremont, California, where he died of mesothelioma, an asbestos-related disease in 1986. Ironically, his death coincided with his being brought in as a consultant to the Los Angeles Hyperian Waste Water Treatment facility.
Children: Deborah K. Robbins, Sonja A. Gildon, Ph.D, Barry S. Stokes, MBA, Myron D. Stokes, Roslyn D. Jones, Douglas P. Stokes.
Find A Grave contributor STEPHEN FRISCH
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Rufus Stokes
in the California, Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Rufus Stokes
Social Security #: 255- ..-....
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1922
Birth Place: Alabama
Death Date: 1 Jun 1986
Death Place: San Bernardino
Mother's Maiden Name: Askew
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Rufus Stokes
in the U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Rufus Stokes
Race: Black
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Phenix City, Alabama, USA
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1922
Residence: Fairfield, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Registration Date: 15 Oct 1945
Occupation: Recently Discharged From Army
Weight: 139
Complexion: Light Brown
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Georgia Lou Smith
Relationship to Draftee: Sister
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from Rufus Stokes Wikipedia page
African American inventor or air pollution control devices.
In 1982, Rufus Stokes was granted a doctor of science degree from Heed University in Hollywood, Florida on account of his scientific achievements.
In 1985, he moved to Claremont, California, where he died of mesothelioma, an asbestos-related disease in 1986. Ironically, his death coincided with his being brought in as a consultant to the Los Angeles Hyperian Waste Water Treatment facility.
Children: Deborah K. Robbins, Sonja A. Gildon, Ph.D, Barry S. Stokes, MBA, Myron D. Stokes, Roslyn D. Jones, Douglas P. Stokes.
Find A Grave contributor STEPHEN FRISCH
.........................
Rufus Stokes
in the California, Death Index, 1940-1997
Name: Rufus Stokes
Social Security #: 255- ..-....
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1922
Birth Place: Alabama
Death Date: 1 Jun 1986
Death Place: San Bernardino
Mother's Maiden Name: Askew
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Rufus Stokes
in the U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Rufus Stokes
Race: Black
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Place: Phenix City, Alabama, USA
Birth Date: 3 Sep 1922
Residence: Fairfield, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Registration Date: 15 Oct 1945
Occupation: Recently Discharged From Army
Weight: 139
Complexion: Light Brown
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Height: 5 8
Next of Kin: Georgia Lou Smith
Relationship to Draftee: Sister
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