A plane crash near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, early Friday morning claimed the lives of four people with ties to middle Tennessee, including a well-known radio personality who touched countless lives through his automotive expertise and genuine desire to help others.
Local authorities confirmed that 47-year-old Aaron Stokes, along with his son, 21-year-old Jakson Stokes, his 21-year-old nephew Colin Stokes, and 38-year-old Austin Huskey, were all killed when their aircraft went down.
Stokes was widely recognized as a mentor and entrepreneur in the automotive industry, particularly in auto repair…