Ernest Ray Shokes, 86, of Johns Island, South Carolina, husband of Joyce Burdick Shokes entered into eternal rest Saturday, August 30, 2014. His Funeral Service will be held Thursday, September 4, 2014 in J. HENRY STUHR INC WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 4:00 pm. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Burial will be Private. Ray was born November 13, 1927 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Clarence M. Shokes, Sr.and Sarah Belle Wright Shokes. He was a retired Lieutenant with Charleston City Police Department and also retired as the Charleston County Coroner where he served for over 16 years.He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joyce Shokes of Johns Island, SC; three sisters, Rose Boop of North Charleston, SC, Joyce West of Charleston, SC, and Evelyn Helton of Summerville, SC; three step-children, Rocky Olson of Beach Island, SC, Vicky Olson of Fernandina Beach, FL and Geniene Olson and her son Lyle of Charleston, SC and many step-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Ray is preceded in death by his sister, Jean Shokes Esposito, and his two brothers, Clarence M. Shokes, Jr., and Carl E. ShokesFlowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Roper St. Francis Hospice, 1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd, Suite 208A, Charleston, SC 29407.