Bernest Stokeling  was bom to  the late Birch  and Maude West Stokeling on May 11, 1940 in Houston County,  Perry  Georgia.  He departed  this earthly home on Thursday, November 7, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
As a child,  Bernest attended  Friendship  Missionary Baptist Church in Henderson, GA. He received his education in the public schools of Houston County. Bernest moved  to  Baltimore,  MD as a young  man to  start his career.  He was employed  by  Henry  J. Knott Masonry and worked there until he retired.

In 1993, Bemest married Lizzie. Many of his family and friends would affectionately call him 'Scraplron', 'Hook & Ladder',
'Mr. Bone'. He loved dancing, laughing, fishing, cooking and grilling (with his special ingredients; which many enjoyed).

His memories will be cherished by his wife, Lizzie 'Liz' Stokeling; his children: Dexter Barrett, Carey Anderson  (Faith),  Tony  Stokeling,  Bernest Stokeling  (Carol),  John  Brown  (Karon),  Angel Grays,  Derrick  Stokeling,  Ronald  Harvey,  Denise Williams (Greg),  and  Kenneth  Stokeling  (Paula); several grandchildren,  great-grandchildren,  nieces and nephews; his best friend and 'road-dog', Harry; and a host of other relatives and friends that dearly loved him.