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~Wayne Stukes~
YOAKUM: Gordon Wayne Stukes, 82, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born February 26, 1943 in Austin, Texas to the late Gordon Marion Stukes and Martha Frances (Morriss) Stukes. He was the first born of eight children. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy. He was on the ship that was on standby at the Cuban shores in the Cuban Missile Crisis during President Kennedy’s term in office. He worked as a carpenter for many years and later as a truck driver, following in his father’s footsteps. He loved fishing and was a true animal lover, having enjoyed many special dogs in his lifetime. Survivors are his sons, Michael Wayne Stukes of Yoakum and Nicolas Sanchez of Indiana; daughter, Lupe Sanchez Piro (Scott) of Round Rock; 4 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Martha Jo Boutwell (George) of Valley Mills, Carrie Lee Tarrant of Valley Mills and Deborah Lynn Carswell (Bill) of Kyle; 2 brothers, Wesley Aaron Stukes of Valley Mills and Louis Alton Stukes of Yoakum. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Martha Stukes; his wife, Maria Stukes; 2 sisters, Wyona Kay Rainosek and Sheila Rae Etoll. Visitation 9 a.m., with Funeral Service at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Mona Martin officiating. Burial to follow at Yoakum Oak Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.
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