Ronald Edward Stokley, longtime Morris resident, passed away Sunday morning, October 27, 2024, at his home. Ron was 85 years of age. He was born May 10, 1939, in Cromwell to the late Maurice Edward and Lesta (Dickson) Stokley.
In 1958, Ron graduated from Central High School in Tulsa. He began his career at Muskogee Cash Register in 1973, retiring in 2008. He and Sue (Tuley) were married on October 27, 1984. Ron served his community as a Morris City Council Member for 25 years. He was also an active member of the Morris Lions Club for seventeen years, serving as treasurer.
Ron was a decorated Cub Scout Leader for the Morris Cub Scout Pack 287 and the Okmulgee Cub Scout Pack 102 for a total of 14 years. A highlight from his time as a leader of Pack 102 was rappelling down a 40 foot cliff when he was 82. Ron received the Award of Merit in the Sac and Fox District in 2020, which is the highest honor a volunteer in scouting can receive. He was a daily participant of the Morris Coffee Club and enjoyed his friendship with numerous coffee drinkers. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, Nascar races and looking for bargains at estate sales.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Marion May 10, 1939 – October 27, 2024
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He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sue Stokley; his daughters Deborah, Cheryl, Dianna and his special daughter Debra Greenwood. His grandchildren, David, Shaelyn, Dillion, Gus, Micheal and Stephanie. Honorary grandchildren – Ethan, Gunner, Justin and Lucas.
He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit the funeral home in Morris on Wednesday from 1-6 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church of Morris.
A committal service will be held at 12 noon Friday at Troy Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cub Scout Pack 102 of Okmulgee in care of the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mc-Clendon-Winters Funeral Home of Morris. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Ron’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon- winters.com.
