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Chicago gambler Willie Stokes Jr was buried in a casket resembling a Cadillac Seville. Stokes, 28, who had been shot dead on the steps of a motel, was propped up in the driver's seat. His car coffin boasted blinking headlights, a windscreen, Cadillac grille and a licence plate with Willie's Wimp nickname.
Jul 28, 2020 · Having just been acquitted of attempting to kill a rival drug boss, he was killed in a hit organized by his own bodyguard, on his way back from a night at the movies with his girlfriend. One ...
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.
In 1986, Flukey was ambushed and killed in his car while he dropped off his mistress early one morning. His driver was also killed. His funeral was less flamboyant, tinted eyeglasses and a cell phone in his hand being the only notable exceptions.
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Aug 9, 2021 · late son, Willie ”The Wimp” Stokes Jr., 28, who was shot to death on the steps of the same motel in February of 1984. The elder Stokes attracted national attention when he buried his son in a...
Nov 22, 1986 · Stokes received national attention when he buried his son Willie 'Wimp' Stokes in 1984 in a coffin constructed to look like a Cadillac, replete with flashing lights and authentic grill.
c. February 1984 – The funeral of Willie “The Wimp” Stokes Jr., aged 28, son of Chicago buisnessman and drug kingpin Willie “Flukey” Stokes Sr. at A.R. Leak Funeral Home. Chicago, Illinois, United...
Willie the Wimp was buried in a custom-designed casket made to resemble a Cadillac Seville. At his viewing he was propped up in the coffin with his hands on the steering wheel. The casket had functioning headlights and taillights that blinked, whitewall tires, a windshield and a vanity license plate that read "Wimp", Stokes' nickname.
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Aug 9, 2021 · Two years ago, Stokes arranged for his son, Willie ”the Wimp” Stokes Jr., to be buried in a coffin designed to look like a Cadillac. The son was propped up in the coffin, his hands on the ...
(Original Caption) 2/28/1984-Chicago, Illinois- At the request of his family, the late Willie M. (Wimp) Stokes Jr. goes in style as he is propped up in his coffin made up to resemble a late model luxury automobile 2/28. Stokes Jr. was found by Chicago Police 2/24 dead of gunshot wounds. BPA2 #1002. Embed. PURCHASE A LICENSE.
