Rolland Clair Stokes, 84, of Blue Springs, Missouri, formerly of Battle Ground, Indiana, died on March 18, 2009 in his home. He was born on September 19, 1924 in Larned, Kansas to the late Grover and Cleo Henderson Stokes. He was a graduate of Larned High School. His marriage was to Patricia Viola Wilson on August 31, 1945 in Great Bend, Kansas. She survives. Mr. Stokes operated a farm in Kansas, was a truck driver, worked for the Battle Ground Methodist Camp and for the town of Battle Ground as Utilities Supervisor and Town Marshall. After retirement he volunteered at Southland Christian Camp in Ringgold, Louisiana. He was a member of Tri-City Baptist Church in Independence, Missouri. Surviving with his wife of 63 years are his children, John Wesley (wife: Jill) of Winchester, Tennessee, Sandi Rance (husband: Jack) of Logansport, Debbie Herbster (husband: Carl) of Blue Springs, Missouri, Brenda Kelly (husband: Jeff) of West Lafayette, and Richard Stokes of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death with his parents are 3 brothers, Orla, Donald, and Leslie, and a sister, Catherine. Friends and family may call from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 at Battle Ground Bible Church and from 9 a.m. until time of service at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Interment to follow in Battle Ground Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to Southland Christian Camp, 355 Highway 371, Ringgold, Louisiana 71068. Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston, Indiana is entrusted with care. Rolland Stokes was a wonderful husband, father, and father-in-law, loved by all! He was also dearly loved by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The last 15 years of his life have been spent fervently serving the Lord Jesus Christ, whom he loved! A tribute to Rolland Stokes has been posted at www.caringbridge.org/visit/rollandstokes.