Charles Edward Stoker Jr.'s Obituary
Charles Edward Stoker, Jr., 79, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Bethany Woods.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at North Albemarle Baptist Church, on Friday, January 16, 2026, with Pastor Jonathan Blaylock officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 11:00 until 11:45 a.m., prior to the service.
Born on November 29, 1946, in Stanly County, North Carolina, Charles was the son of the late Charles Edward Stoker, Sr., and Nellie Upchurch Stoker. He was a faithful member of North Albemarle Baptist Church and spent his working years employed with Albemarle Spinning Mill, American Efird Mill, and E.J. Snyder.
Those who knew Charles remember him as an honest and happy man, always pleasant and always willing to help others. He truly loved people. It was nearly impossible for him to go anywhere-especially Walmart-without stopping to greet at least a dozen familiar faces. Charles enjoyed being on the go and loved taking trips, particularly to Morrow Mountain and Badin Lake.
For the past two and a half years, Charles was a resident of the Taylor House, where he formed many meaningful friendships and cherished the people who cared for him. With a smile, he often told others that he had been born there-back when the building served as Yadkin Hospital. Music brought him great joy, and he especially loved singing Elvis songs.
Charles is survived by six siblings: Helen Rebecca Mintzer of Stanley, NC; Jane Valentine (Cliff) of Rockledge, FL; Christine Bullock of Albemarle; Michael Stoker (Sheila) of Albemarle; Robert Stoker (Susan) of Albemarle; and Jeff Stoker (Susan) of Melbourne, FL. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who will cherish his memory.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his special friend, Kay Lowder.
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