Flukey Stokes and his son Willie the Wimp. One February night in 1984, Stokes Jr was gunned down on his way to a motel on the South Side. Willie "Flukey" Stokes was a mobster, drug trafficker and gambler on Chicago's South Side, along with his son "Willie the Wimp" Stokes, Jr. Sent him off in the finest style . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Random Username. I could make the point funerals are for the living, they often reflect the needs and wishes of those left behind, and why I think, most of the time that is OK but Ill leave it to you all to join any dots you see fit. Stokes was from the South Side and well known for his silk suits,[10] diamond rings, and flamboyant lifestyle[11] as a drug trafficking kingpin and pool hall owner. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Sometimes the teenage you is looking through second hand cassettes in a 4 for $5 bin. Stokes had reputation as an avid gambler. Failed to remove flower. So when Willie the wimp is gunned down, Flukey put on a funeral which caught the imagination of a number of journalists. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. At his viewing he was propped up in the coffin with his hands on the steering wheel. Stokes immortalized himself in Chicago by throwing a US$200,000 party on his 30th wedding anniversary in 1985 and for the decadent funeral he arranged for his murdered 28-year-old son, Willie "the Wimp" Stokes, Jr. in February 1984. BPA2 #1002. A red mahogany lid covered the casket's glass top by the time it was lowered into its crypt, next to the burial site of Stokes' son, Willie The Wimp Stokes, who was shot to death two years ago and buried by his father in a $10,000 Cadillac-shaped coffin. Flukey, for all the damage his gambling did in his community was beloved by most he was well known in the neighborhood for acts of kindness to the elderly (bringing turkeys to pensioners) the poor (no strings attached financial assistance to many needy folk who approached him for help), and the unfortunate (helping re-house a family whose home had caught fire). ''He shops here quite often. based on information from your browser. On June 16, 1989, an assassin shot Frank Salemme as he was walking across a parking lot in Saugus, MA. If one is thinking back to the Macks from my Christmas podcast, that is OK I used a photo of Flukey to represent what a modern day mack looked like. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [10][16], Stokes was described, by authorities, as: "the richest and most flamboyant drug dealer on [Chicago's] South Side"; further stating that "[he] was known to win or lose as much as $250,000 over a single weekend in Las Vegas" and that he "seldom missed a night at local race tracks". Jimmy called his brother, blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan that night, raving about how good a song Willie The Wimp (And His Cadillac Coffin) is. He then fired several rounds through the right passenger`s window. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A Michigan woman said a Powerball ticket found forgotten in the pocket of her husband's coat turned out to be a $1 million winner. Long-lost ship found at the bottom of Lake Huron, confirming story of tragic collision, TikTok to set default daily time limit of up to 60 minutes for minors, Jaguars, narcos, illegal loggers: One mans battle to save a Guatemalan jungle and Maya ruins, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, 19 cafes that make L.A. a world-class coffee destination, TikTok faces bans in a number of countries over security fears. Carter said, "I said to Ruth, 'This isn't a columnit's a song'." The woman ducked the assailant's line of fire sprawling the back seat and survived the attack; uninjured. 21 September 1986 was South Side afro American drug king ping Willy "Flukey" Stokes rival Charles Edward Bey (41) shot and wounded To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The Cook County medical examiner recorded that Stokes died wearing "blue sweatpants, powder blue undershorts, a red leather jacket, a red T-shirt underneath a blue T-shirt with the word 'Michigan' written on it, white sneakers, brown socks and a black cap. The worksheets focus on a variety of skills and reading comprehension tasks to extend the student's understanding of the text. CHICAGO (AP) _ The bodyguard of a flamboyant reputed drug kingpin who was gunned down last year has been convicted in the slaying. Police said they wanted to question a man Stokes reportedly had wanted killed. Two years later, Flukey would also be murdered, along with his . Stokes buried his son in a Cadillac build coffin. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. ET. The elder Stokes' criminal record included weapons and drug charges dating to 1962. CHICAGO -- Drug kingpin Willie 'Flukey' Stokes, shot and killed last week, was buried Saturday in one of the crypts he bought for $40,000 in cash after his son was shot to death and buried in a . He died a similar death as his uncle, the feared drug kingpin, Willie "Flukey" Stokes whose son, Willie "Wimp" Stokes, 28, was gunned down in 1984 and buried in a custom-made Cadillac with . Please disable your ad blocker to view the video content. You are unauthorized to view this page. He was one of the best guitar players EVER in my opinion. World's Ugliest Dog contest seeking unalluring canines for 2023 competition. Regions Bill Carter first released the song as "Willy The Wimp (And His Cadillac Coffin)" on his 1985 album, Stompin' Grounds[19] Jimmie Vaughan played lead guitar on Carter's album, and his brother, Stevie Ray Vaughan, released his version, titled: "Willie the Wimp" on his Live Alive album in July 1986. A person of this visibility is tempting not only to the person that wants to just rip him off for the money, but maybe people he went sour on with deals, said Patrick Healy, director of the Chicago Crime Commission. Death: 19 November 1986, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, U.S.A. (aged 48 years) Star sign: Sagittarius: . late son, Willie ''The Wimp'' Stokes Jr., 28, who was shot to death on the steps of the same motel in February of 1984. All up it is believed the coffin, modelled after a 1984 Cadillac Seville, cost Stokes Snr around $7,000. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Dictionary.com is adding 313 new terms and 130 new definitions to keep up with the ever-changing modern lexicon. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Willie "Flukey" Stokes was a mobster, drug trafficker and gambler on Chicago's South Side, along with his son "Willie the Wimp" Stokes, Jr. Leak Funeral Home on 78th Street and S. Cottage Grove Avenue, which also conducted the ceremony for the younger Stokes. "[14][18], Bill Carter and Ruth Ellsworth, of Austin, Texas were reading the Austin American-Statesman one morning and they read the syndicated column about Willie the Wimp. This memorial website was created in memory of Willie Stokes, 71, born on August 9, 1902 and passed away on February 0, 1974. $200,000 Wedding Anniversary (Jet Magazine-January 28, 1985), Crime: Chicago's Flukey Stokes Met Same Tragic End As Son JET Magazine December 8, 1986, Tight spot for 'Flukey' - even at cemetery // Drug dealer's coffin squeezed into crypt, Thousands Pay Respects at Reputed Drug Kingpin's Burial Service, The Two-Edged Sword - By Donald W. Tucker, Reputed drug kingpin slain; South Side Chicago dealer may be to blame, police say, Diamond-studded lifestyle may have been downfall of Chicago drug dealer, Reputed Chicago Drug Kingpin Slain in His Car, Chicago Gambler Buried In Cadillac-Style Coffin, Reputed Drug King Killed In Ambush (Page 1 of 2), Casket made 'Wimp' Stokes's funeral legendary, Reputed Drug King Killed In Ambush (Page 2 of 2), Flashy funeral is certain for drug kingpin, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Flukey_Stokes&oldid=1133991992, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 13:34. Failed to delete memorial. Stokes immortaliz Like his dad, Jr. was into high-end luxury cars and gambling. Wattley, Philip; Sullivan, Paul; O'Brien, John; Baumann, Edward (November 19, 1986). (19) $3.00. I spoke to him. New York East Coast ''What else but a vampire stays up all night and sleeps all day? Sometimes something comes from a conversation youve had with someone else. One morning Texan musician and songwriter Bill Carter is reading the local paper, when an article grabs his attention. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. He married Polly Ingalls (for more - see above) Martha Jane Quiner (1837-1927) - married Charles Carpenter in 1860 and had fourteen children. When Willie The Wimp was 28 he was gunned down on his way to a motel. Archives You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Why are we still having these debates? Stokes once buried a son with cash between his fingers in a coffin made to look . In 1984, Willie the Wimp Stokes was buried in a custom-designed casket made to resemble a Cadillac Seville. When Willie The Wimp was 28 he was gunned down on his way to a motel. Uncategorized His father had him waked in a casket modeled after a Cadillac Seville complete with working lights. Stokes and his party had come from the nearby Chatham Food Center, an all-night grocery store at 79th Street and Calumet Avenue. Willie "Flukey" Stokes was a mobster, drug trafficker and gambler on Chicago's South Side, along with his son "Willie the Wimp" Stokes, Jr. Search above to list available cemeteries. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Dog rescued after falling 12 feet into Georgia storm drain. Chicago, Illinois, United. Jet magazine called Willie the wimp "a flamboyant gambler". Died of wounds suffered at the Battle of Shiloh . It has always astonished me the party was held at the South Side motel where Willie the Wimp was gunned down. "[24] Mothers were seen lifting their young children above the coffin so they could see Stokes; adorned for his final viewing. For other uses, see, Photograph of Stokes attending his 30th wedding anniversary party from Chicago-based. Stokes Jr. was found by Chicago Police 2/24 dead of gunshot wounds. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Animal control officers in New Jersey said seven sheep found running loose after an apparent slaughterhouse escape will have a new permanent home at a sanctuary. When his son, Willie "the Wimp" Stokes, died after a close encounter with some bullets, Flukey buried him sitting upright in a coffin shaped like a Cadillac, complete with flashing lights. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. The statistics you can see here are calculated from the 464 matches which were fought by both wrestlers at the same time. 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