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Submitted: 9/14/23 • Approved: 9/15/23 • Last Updated: 9/18/23 • R1501237-G0-S3
July 27, 1937 - March 31, 2023
Leo Skelton, 85, of Magnolia, Arkansas passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at The Springs of Magnolia Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Leo was born on July 27, 1937, in Waynesboro, Tennessee to the late Amos Henry and Thelma (Rose) Skelton. He was a member of the Antioch East Baptist Church and served as a Deacon at the College View Baptist Church.
Leo loved coaching and working with young people, he served as a coach for a number of years at the Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Leo was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Rodney Cherry; brothers and sisters, Belle Folger, Irene Smith, Goldie McLain, Emma Jean Pollock, and Dorothy Holt. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Glenda Skelton of Magnolia; daughter, Demetris Cherry of Greenbrier; son, Brek Skelton and Penny Gwin of Carthage, Texas; grandchildren, Heather Harmon and husband Josh of Conway, Justin Cherry and wife Dusty of Magnolia; and Dakota Skelton and Brittany of Magnolia; great grandchildren, Cayden Harmon, Brantley Harmon, Austin Brown, Gunner Cherry, Maverick Cherry, Memphis Coon, Dallas Coon, and Lyanna Coon; brothers and sisters, Helen Terlercki of Michigan, Carolyn Boshiers and husband Thomas of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Tommy Skelton of Lonoke, Tennessee, and Henry Skelton, Jr. of Waynesboro, Tennessee; special friends, Tony Fitzgerald of Harrison and Danny Thompson of Magnolia; host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Antioch East Baptist Church with Bro. Ron Owen and Bro. Richard Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Antioch East Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Visitation will be Monday, April 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Tony Fitzgerald, Josh Harmon, Jerry Stinnett, Tony Leslie, Danny Thompson, and Derek Harmon. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Cherry, Dakota Skelton, and Deacons of College View Baptist Church.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Contributed on 9/14/23 by debbraszymanski
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