John Harold Skelton

john skelton
John Harold Skelton, 92, of Linden passed away, Thursday, June 18, 2015 in a local nursing home. Mr. Skelton was born March 22, 1923 in Linden to Frank and Lilla Skelton. He was a farmer, a World War II Veteran and a member of the New Colony Baptist Church. He is survived by three nephews, Leon Butch McDuffie, Pat Skelton, Tommy Barnett; four nieces, Patti Thomas (Scott), Lori Daniels (Brett), Carolyn Mikish, Diane Skelton, Janis Smith; caretaker, Mildred McDuffie and one niece-in-law, Jane McDuffie. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lilla Skelton; two brothers, James Skelton and Travis Skelton and two sisters, Layvan Barnett and Althara McDuffie. Services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at New Colony Baptist Church with Bro. David Hazelwood officiating. Burial to follow in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden. There will be a time of visitation from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., Monday evening at the funeral home.

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