83 Year Old Twin Mechanics (Texas Country Reporter)

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Odus and Orus Stokes were identical twins, who fixed automobiles together for nearly 70 years.
Odus & Orus Stokes
Stokes Bros. Garage
103 Main St.
Brownwood, TX 76801
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6-06-2009

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@RhettIs1 3 жыл бұрын

I was in a tough spot once and had no gas or money, i needed something to put gas in and couldn’t afford a gas can from the gas station. I had stopped by to ask if they had a can for me to borrow.. they had a 3 gallon gas can and it had some gas in it, they said take it and keep the can, “young man like you ought to have a gas can” I went back on payday with the gas can filled up but they refused to take it back. They probably don’t remember that act of kindness but i always will.

@libertypastor1307 3 жыл бұрын

There was no such term as white privilege back then - only hard, honest work - regardless of color of skin. These men make modern Americans look pretty sissified!

@IllaWondah 3 жыл бұрын

@@libertypastor1307 this isnt about race it was to pay homage to two hard working Americans

@libertypastor1307 3 жыл бұрын

@@IllaWondah I know. But the leftists are making everything about race nowadays; so I was just pointing out the obvious.

@gsp49 3 жыл бұрын

@@libertypastor1307 There never has been white privilege, but government programs have given blacks numerous special priviledges like affirmative action.

@libertypastor1307 3 жыл бұрын

@@gsp49 The only privileges that can exist are in private businesses, or in the case where they are mentioned in the Constitution, they include the privileges of choosing our representatives, serving in government and other things the Constitution mentions; all of which are available to all the posterity of the people who ratified the Constitution, including those who would later become citizens by birth or by naturalization, regardless of color of skin or nation of origin.

@johncovey9083 4 жыл бұрын

I was very fortunate to know these gentlemen, my shop was next door to theirs in the 90's. I haven't seen them in 25 years. It warms my heart to see this video.

@b1.worlds44 3 жыл бұрын

What was your shop ?

@boyvasquez2823 3 жыл бұрын

It is men like this, that made this country great, humble men like this .

@jmdoutdoors5729 3 жыл бұрын

This is real men.

@MOSSFEEN 3 жыл бұрын

and men called Trump pull it apart

@boyvasquez2823 3 жыл бұрын

@@MOSSFEEN u r so right u r the only one who got it .

@chrisjar1342 3 жыл бұрын

Actually No. It was ruthless money hungry men like Vanderbilt, Carnegie, JP Morgan etc... honest humble men are who I think should have been the leaders but unfortunately the world does not work that way

@nordicpride9708 3 жыл бұрын

Ruairi McCarthy Can’t just keep your bullshit politics (aka religion) to yourself. Nobody is watching this to hear your political talk. That said, these two are true Americans and it’s sad to see these throwbacks in 2020, albeit inspiring.

@thomasaschenberg9809 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless them both. There’s two fine examples from that greatest generation that ever lived.

@Dano54100 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir hard working young men lol

@rmlora6tt133 3 жыл бұрын

From when north America was great!

@leevaughan8368 3 жыл бұрын

Dam right. The good old days

@CIorox_BIeach 3 жыл бұрын

These two are both great men, but I don't know about that being the greatest generation. Their kids are a disaster.

@halfcookedtorrilla3094 3 жыл бұрын

Silent generation actually

@scorpioman92 4 жыл бұрын

The Stokes Boys were best mechanics this world has ever seen and two of the finest and most honest men that ever lived in Brown County. They were my "go-to" mechanics for my entire life until they passed away. They kept my old cars running, just as they did my dad's before me. It seems they had a standard rate for me, $35, if it wasn't something they could fix for free. :)

@sarahpursley719 3 жыл бұрын

scorpioman92 they were precious treasures

@JWB671 3 жыл бұрын

Dragon Master... it was shot in 2009

@sandra101705 3 жыл бұрын

when did these gentlemen pass away.? ive heard of storys where one doesnt live that much longer after the other... i just seen this video and its a wonderful and very interesting story, they thought and talked JUST LIKE each other.. Its so cool to have a identical twin cuz if u dont like something about the other its more then likely u probably have that same trait and then u can change that aspect of urself to better yourself...but i really loved this heartfelt story!

@scorpioman92 3 жыл бұрын

@@sandra101705 , Odus, the tallest one (aka Big 'Un"), passed away a few years after this episode was shot. Orus only lived a year or two longer, I think. I spent many hours in that shop, getting my car fixed, and I never heard one word of argument between the two. I sure miss them, both as my friends and my mechanics. Instead of only paying a small amount to get my cars fixed, now I have to pay a fortune to get minor things repaired.

@chrisdugas1226 3 жыл бұрын

@@sandra101705 From what I found on the internet it says: Orus Will Stokes June 2, 1925 - March 6, 2012 at the age of 86 and Odus Fred Stokes June 2, 1925 - August 12, 2013 at the age of 88. Sources: www.brownwoodtx.com/article/20120308/Obituaries/303089996 www.brownwoodtx.com/article/20130812/Obituaries/308129997

@HighTones 3 жыл бұрын

I have laughed and cried watching this how much these 2 fellows reminded me of my dad who passed away 8 years ago at 84. Their hands their mannerisms are identical and my dad too was a identical twin. My grandmother could not tell them apart. They sang played guitars and the harmonica and yodeled. What a class act. They were wonderful men from the greatest generation that ever lived! Thank you for sharing this.

@terrybane6206 4 жыл бұрын

This is a heartwarming story. This is a story of true love on many levels. Way to go Stokes Brothers.

@combatangler6812 3 жыл бұрын

Rip to these men. One passed in 2012 and in 2013 one year after this was filmed

@phoenixman8569 2 жыл бұрын

I looked up thier shop, it has a for sale sign in the window for almost a decade now with a car and all kinds of parts still there, like a small shrine to a simpler time when the personal touch once meant somthing...

@stevethecountrycook1227 4 жыл бұрын

My Lord guys! I was a school bus mechanic for a little over 30yrs. It wore me out lifting 200 lb. tires and 300 lb. third members trying to make sure the children was never on an unsafe school bus! I And they wasn't on my watch! I only weighted 130 lbs. soaking wet! Like I said "wore me out" You brothers make me feel like a slacker! God Bless you both! Go as long as you can!

@stevethecountrycook1227 4 жыл бұрын

I just read the comments. I guess they did! One in 2012 and the other in 2013. Surprised they didn't die a few hrs. or a day apart! God Bless them and their family! I am sure they are still missed by all that knew them!

@EternaLivesMatter 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a school bus driver and I want to thank you, so very much for your service! God bless you! I hope that you are born again, by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ who died to pay for our sins, and rose from the grave to give eternal life, to those who believe on him and confess him as Saviour.

@dude-kz9yr 3 жыл бұрын

Oh i know the feeling. Im a regular car mechanic and its hard work. 50-100 lb tires and 200 lb ft torque spec dont work well with me. Im 5’3 and 100 lb female. I can do pull ups off a lug nut with a breaker bar on it and it wont move lol

@yayad1nonly 4 жыл бұрын

They finish each other’s... sandwiches (: In all seriousness, this about melted my heart. I can relate to them on the importance of making time for church and coffee (:

@saifrajon4155 3 жыл бұрын

My utmost respect & honor for these Gentlemen.

@GorgorothBergen-ns7il 3 жыл бұрын

Great ones, The RULE!!

@marv.mon.9845 4 жыл бұрын

This bond is so strong it would be hard for one to go.

@studentoftheword8740 3 жыл бұрын

That would be a great loss to the brother twin that died last.

@trashbandit2449 3 жыл бұрын

@@studentoftheword8740 one died a year after the other

@lawnmowermanTX 3 жыл бұрын

I met these awesome gentlemen a while back and I miss them so much! They are both alive in the hearts of those they touched! May we keep their memories alive for eternity! Sweet, kind and awesome mechanics of Brown County! Thank you Kelli and Bob Phillips of TCR! I wish i could time travel, to ask them to overhaul my mom’s 1982 Ford Granada engine. Coffee is on me!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😇😇😇😇

@krcarl1235 4 жыл бұрын

Talk about memories, God's given us a bank full of value. At 85, i'm still adding to my bank account of memories.

@mecamac2 4 жыл бұрын

Me too at 83. Wife too at 82

@WorivpuqloDMogh 3 жыл бұрын

You were lucky to live in the times you did sir. I am 21. And we live in dark times

@WorivpuqloDMogh 3 жыл бұрын

@David oh, i am sorry mr. Pitch Perfect. I do know the Great Depression. But these man had a great life and i envy them. After WW2 lifr was amazing in the US

@WorivpuqloDMogh 3 жыл бұрын

@David you really are a pessimistic little bugger aren't you?

@WorivpuqloDMogh 3 жыл бұрын

@David my grandparents lived in these days and they were the best. The 60s were great, the 70s and 80s as well.

@howardmccauley7878 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t it be fantastic to be able to hang out in those fellas shop and just soak in their wonderful stories? All of us could learn something great from these two brothers. Bless and good health and happiness to both of you.

@davidarmstrong7966 3 жыл бұрын

www.findagrave.com/memorial/86513347/orus-will-stokes

@gregknight293 4 жыл бұрын

......Very touching story....many thanks.....

@jackstanford550 4 жыл бұрын

Stokes Bros kept many Howard Payne University students (and staff) on the road.

@newsyvonne Жыл бұрын

Ya'll this is what good story telling looks like. Love it

@IllaWondah 3 жыл бұрын

As a human being watching this reminds me of my family's mechanic Bob who was a good dude great mechanic and a caring person.. When I started working on cars I made sure to model myself like bob..As a mechanic seeing these dudes turning a wrench for this long.. The fact they work together so good it makes me feel good.. They look so happy.. Rock on brothers✊🏿

@kyzor-sosay6087 3 жыл бұрын

I’m from Alabama,we have a lot in common with y’all,with what you show on your channel,I really enjoy your channel.Thanks for the videos.

@johnkelsey2482 4 жыл бұрын

What a great pair....Thanks....

@donkinzett3961 3 жыл бұрын

As an Australian I love this channel

@bluemantom77 3 жыл бұрын

Makes me think of my late father he loved to be a mechanic so much he did it even with cancer up until he couldn't do it anymore and was really sick god bless them amazing story

@samspace81 4 жыл бұрын

10 of 10 as usual TCR, RIP Stokes Bros :(

@sandylipscomb7003 4 жыл бұрын

AN AWESOME STORY❤️

@RX7GSLSEowner 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible! Thank you for posting this story! Thumbs up!

@Jupe367 3 жыл бұрын

One day, I will take the time to visit some of these places your show covers. There is so much to see in Texas.

@garysmith4311 4 жыл бұрын

Thank y'all so much !!!!

@adamchupa5884 2 жыл бұрын

It's truly a blessing to here there story

@brandonmcbride6325 4 жыл бұрын

These were some great guys and you never seen one with out the other. My grandad would always take his car to them always gave a fare price as well.

@user-po7iv4ni3o 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is incredible. I salute these gentlemen with all my heart!

@clairewang5756 Жыл бұрын

my love for cars and for manual labour brought me here. this story gives me a happy warm feeling. god bless these men.

@chicagorc3967 3 жыл бұрын

Sooooo many people probably just see two old guys in a dirty shop, i see two legends who helped their local community for over half a century and deserve the upmost respect for the amount of work they put in. I hope i can be that able at that age, my grandfather is 97 years old and my grandma is 95. They dont work now but damn ill tell you they only stopped within the past few years. my grandma worked at ace hardware FOREVER and my family owned cabinet shops growing up. my grandfather worked up until about a few years ago.

@majr72 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing. You have to love being Texan. What a hoot it would be to work along side these two.

@steverone7623 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and I’m addicted, the older generation in Texas is pretty awesome thanks for highlighting them

@SchnelleKat 3 жыл бұрын

Boy you sure don't see men like this anymore! A good old-fashioned typical American. Very far and few. God bless these two men! This video deserves 1 or more million views!!!

@jimathey6153 4 жыл бұрын

OLD LEATHER SMITH here, I really enjoy your program thank you, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

@jessicawalker8564 3 жыл бұрын

Growing up in Ballinger 76821...we played Brownwood every season every opportunity... God bless Texas...

@jessicawalker8564 3 жыл бұрын

@@chrismart982 may your blessings be abundant sweet Cristo...

@BB-oz8oc 3 жыл бұрын

This is really beautiful. God bless Texas and the great generations before us

@rossbryan6102 3 жыл бұрын

LOL I AM A 78 YEAR OLD MECHANIC, AND I SURE WISH I COULD BE CLONED , SO THAT I COULD GET QUITE A NUMBER OF "IN PROCESS " PROJECTS FINISHED UP!! LOL

@73Shakes 3 жыл бұрын

Pulled out a distributor cap out of a car that has DIS ignition system lol. I know it was just for the show but still good for a chuckle lol

@libertypastor1307 3 жыл бұрын

Yea, I could tell some of that was just acting, lol.

@mph5896 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, I was going to comment on this as well

@ddoyle11 3 жыл бұрын

Men like these were what I remember about growing up in Texas. Decent, honest, giving men who lived a good life and never delved into politics.

@scorpioman92 3 жыл бұрын

If they liked you, they'd support you when you ran for political office. I ran for Mayor of Brownwood in 1984. When I got my big red, white, and blue bumper stickers in, one of the first places I stopped was at the Stokes Brothers Garage. They put one on their old Ford pickup that they drove until I guess it wore completely out. That old sticker was still on their back bumper for about the next 20 years. :) That was the only bumper sticker of any kind that I ever saw on their vehicles.

@marshalldillion2835 3 жыл бұрын

Time stills every thing , makes a tear in my eye thanks 😎

@danna140 3 жыл бұрын

WOW.....very beautiful to see siblings still united and still family oriented especially when know some people who haven't spoken to their brothers or sisters in decades....🇺🇸👊👍👍👪

@djexclusivee 3 жыл бұрын

I love the “ hard work & dirty work “ repeat heheh

@kyzor-sosay6087 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic story.Well appreciated by an old man like myself.Hope these fellas live to be 200.

@zero1fifty8 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great story!! These two are/were something special

@4runner510 3 жыл бұрын

Love these stories, I lived in Texas 27 years ago and used to watch these on television there

@zekefleming1 3 жыл бұрын

I just read where they both passed in 2012 and 2013. Sad but I sure hope they both had very fulfilled lives!

@Backtolife75 3 жыл бұрын

They so humble!!!❣

@Granitepete74 3 жыл бұрын

I love this these stories... God Bless 🇺🇸

@LeeHoMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Im so glad I found your youtube channel. Love it!

@nunobear1004 3 жыл бұрын

REAL MEN! 🇺🇲 GOD BLESS THEM🙏❤

@chriswilliams1595 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you both and may you continue for many years love from the UK keep safe boys

@ghtbb 3 жыл бұрын

Huge respect to them and it isn't an easy life. Remindinds me so much of me and my brother. We just get along no matter what and have been talking about opening a welding-fabrication shop

@chtyan 3 жыл бұрын

Great story! Man this is America at it's best. You'll never see these old shops anymore . The generation of hard honest work is about gone.

@zackcurran4492 3 жыл бұрын

ABOUT gone is right but, I'm part of the next generation keeping this going thanks to the older guys passing on their knowledge. Don't let the media sway your opinions about millennials being lazy.

@chtyan 3 жыл бұрын

@@zackcurran4492 Exactly Jaun, That's why I said About. I know there's still people like yourself that have taken the knowledge of guys like these and is carrying it on. Thank you for that and hopefully you can pass it on.

@metalmouth0413 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's hard work part tickles me. And the part about them quitting on Sundays, the coffee and women tickled me too.

@arturozons151 3 жыл бұрын

Just Amazing...a lot to learn from this guys !!!

@mackdudley4901 3 жыл бұрын

My family is from Texas amd the smaller towns are like this. This make me feel at home

@donnarogers7732 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you had shown pictures in thîer younger days! My daddy and his brothers were mechanics! What a hoot these two are and probably were" back when"!

@btrdangerdan2010 3 жыл бұрын

Remarkable people like them we need more of.

@sandyjordan2860 2 жыл бұрын

My Daddy was a mechanic for Goodyear in Brownwood, Texas ... he was always working at Goodyear or at home ...

@kellyferrell6973 4 жыл бұрын

Great story!!!

@VictorPerez-od3vw 3 жыл бұрын

Talk about memories by the tons god bless them ....they are my real inspiration and that age is just a number and u never to old to continue do what u like ...like working on cars

@MrBluoct 3 жыл бұрын

Just the best Thanks boys~

@danielmeegan6259 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work God Bless

@ericgroat626 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. The greatest generation.

@richardbrophy4120 3 жыл бұрын

makes me want to work well beyond retirement age.Great motivator! I knew another fellow who worked till 86, ended up falling and breaking his hip. Perhaps he shoulda quit a little earlier but overall if you can work somewhere safely in old age, well hell, go to it man !

@knelson3145 3 жыл бұрын

So heartwarming.

@NLYS27 4 жыл бұрын

More of reason to always try and be family. Me and My Brother are the same as them we just fight once in awhile.

@Davidjb37721 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@joeysanchez5926 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful and blessed relationship.

@joecooksey4331 4 жыл бұрын

They are both dead now. I am the one that sent this story idea to TCR and in no time they did the story.

@danstricklinjr.5155 4 жыл бұрын

We were glad you did. Their story needed to be told.

@joethomas3962 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!! One of the many fine stories that need to be archived here in the great state of Texas. Also, a true testament that we all can leave together and respect each other

@joecooksey4331 3 жыл бұрын

@@joethomas3962 When I drove by and saw TCR filming (emblem on the car) I circled the block and stopped at the garage door. One of the Stokes boys came out thinking I needed a repair. He moved his jaws, but his dentures where flopping in his mouth like a flag in the wind. Guess he never heard of polygrip. That is no joke!

@Rimrock300 3 жыл бұрын

One of the guys have his 5 dollar bill ready for coffee...looking towards the door. I bet he was pretty nervous that the TV team would delay their traditional coffee break:) They passed away in 2012 and 2013

@ghtbb 3 жыл бұрын

Ok dont sound so pompous; the story is about them not you

@raidernation3536 3 жыл бұрын

These guys are legends

@hinspect 3 жыл бұрын

What a fine video, reminds me of the Weaver Brothers repair and Junkyard in Norris, Tennessee

@beakittelscherz5419 3 жыл бұрын

I love all your little storys in the comments! thx y ´all !

@dawnfinniss7978 Жыл бұрын

Such cute old, honest gentlemen 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@graveyardelf6765 3 жыл бұрын

God bless these gentlemen.

@verribarry 4 жыл бұрын

Looked up where these guys died a few years ago,,,Orus in 2012 and Odus in 2013.

@slhines7 4 жыл бұрын

Same www.findagrave.com/memorial/86513347/orus-will-stokes www.heartlandfuneralhome.net/obituaries/Odus-Stokes-23013/

@randydowell3902 4 жыл бұрын

slhines7 Thanks for putting the link on.

@filibertobarrera3839 4 жыл бұрын

@@slhines7 thks for the Link,,💖

@trashbandit2449 3 жыл бұрын

Why is this video so recent then? Was it uploaded a long time ago or something?

@slhines7 3 жыл бұрын

@@trashbandit2449 It was recently uploaded, which happens from time to time. Not sure why though.

@killerdinamo08 3 жыл бұрын

Great story from fabulous people!

@JoseHernandez-hx3rs 3 жыл бұрын

Yes God bless them l wish there were more people like them

@ruthlessgaming7627 3 жыл бұрын

God bless them old men so cool wish they had a show

@sunnyoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

glad you did this story,,,,, wished everyone knew them 60 years ago

@Widetrack444 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great story!

@Jupe367 3 жыл бұрын

They are so adorable how they both talk at the same time. Lol

@nicholaswhite446 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing I do a lot of my own work and I'm sore for days. I couldn't imagine working with my brothers.

@andreschaves1603 3 жыл бұрын

My respects for this Mechanics

@billbarnes5285 3 жыл бұрын

Thats as fine of a life as i ever heard of. Congratulations to these two Gentlemen

@johnlasley9384 3 жыл бұрын

I Love This !

@Hectorson3 3 жыл бұрын

Odus and Orus may be gone here on earth, but they are wrenchin on cars in paradise.

@clydec.barrow242 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video and the story 👍as well as 2 Brothers that keep on truckn 😃

@Julie-so3mn 3 жыл бұрын

Très beau reportage merci beaucoup C'est touchant 80 ans tout les deux jumeaux bravo les papys la passion juste coup bout

@bobpitman4949 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of history in that place........

@MayWhite-bz7xl 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this interview can you do more like this or interview them again?

@dianesquires9987 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@David-yh5po 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you both 🙏

@bones9179 3 жыл бұрын

“It’s hard work, everyday, that’s kept us going” - Stokes Brothers.

@valdirpereiramaiavaldirper6110 3 жыл бұрын

Muito bom 😊, é raridade vermos isso hoje em dia,

@billr44 3 жыл бұрын

Men work hard and still together.

@nitrous07me 3 жыл бұрын

If anyone has been doing this job for any length of time you’d understand the mind set of these two