Editor’s note: Fifty Plus is a weekly feature that provides a look at area senior citizens, their accomplishments and their life experiences. Fifty Plus prospects are asked to fill out a questionnaire concerning their lives.

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This week’s Fifty Plus takes a look at George Thomas Stokes Sr., a retiree who lives in Washington.

Where are you from originally?

Williamston.

When did you move here? Why?

1952. Got married.

To what clubs/church do you belong?

Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Williamston.

Education (list schools, starting with high school)

Rodgers School, Williamston.

If you weren’t doing what you are doing now, what would you be doing?

If I weren’t exercising, I would be sitting (at) home.

If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it?

Pay my bills off and donate it to the poor and bless my children and grandchildren.

What is the thing most people don’t know about you?

I stay to myself (a loner).

What is your favorite food?

Steak.

What’s the last book you read?

Bible.

What is your favorite TV show?

“Matlock.”

Where would you go on your dream vacation?

Cruise to Jamaica.

What is your pet peeve?

Someone trying to tell me how to run my life. I did not live 83 years making bad decisions. I did make good choices.

What’s the best advice you ever received and who gave it to you?

My mother as a child to work for what you want, take care of yourself and family and stay out of trouble.

What’s the biggest difference between life as a senior as opposed to below age 30?

More knowledge on life, make better decisions. I can give better advice and make better choices. I can help with my children and grandchildren on (deciding) the right thing to do and make good decisions and choices.

Compiled by Mike Voss