FEDERALSBURG - Marcus James Stokes was called to his eternal resting place on Mar. 24, 2017. He entered this world on Jan. 9, 1970, in Easton, son of James and Dorothy Stokes and Joan and Carnell Camper, all of Federalsburg.
He graduated from North Caroline High School in 1991. During high school, he especially enjoyed art. He loved going to the prom where he debuted his dancing skills. Marcus attended the Chesapeake Center and worked at McDonald's for a few years after graduating. In 1997, he joined the Day Program at the Caroline Center, as a part of the light commercial cleaning crew. He won several awards each month at the Caroline Center for his great work.
Markie, as he was fondly known, enjoyed bowling in which he won several championships. He also was skilled in running events at the local and state Special Olympics by winning gold and silver in several events. Every year he would also enjoy doing a Bike-a-Thon at the Holly Center in Salisbury. His hobbies included dancing, listening to all kinds of music, going to the local libraries, and enjoying spending time with family and his mentors. Marcus' greatest love was being a fan of Michael Jackson. He truly enjoyed his music and dressing up as The King of Pop.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Delisia Stokes Foster and her husband, Paul D. Foster, of Charles Town, W.Va.; a god-sister, Evelyn Maddox and her husband, Phillip, of Seaford, Del.; a niece, Mia Smith, of Anne Arundel Co., his grandmother, Roberta Ross, of Federalsburg, special cousins, Ingrid Ross and Jullion Taylor; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and the friends, mentors, and coworkers at the Caroline Center.
Throughout his pain and suffering, Marcus still wore his million dollar smile that warmed the hearts of many. He would even wink at the nurses and techs from time to time.
A celebration of life for our precious Marcus will be held on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Union United Methodist Church in Federalsburg with Pastor Paul D. Foster officiating. In honor of Marcus favorite colors, please join the family in wearing red or black to the funeral. Interment will follow at Federal Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Arrangements by Framptom Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, you can donate to the National Down Syndrome Society (donations@ndss.org).