Born: January 2, 1949 - Deceased: August 24, 2020
John P. Skidmore, 71, of Edwardsville, IL, born Sunday, January 2, 1949 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL.
John was a truck driver for many years with a moving company. He loved to play softball and served U.S. Army in Japan during the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his:
- parents, Jack and Teresa, nee Clark, Skidmore
Surviving are his:
- wife, Betty, nee Riley, Skidmore of Edwardsville, IL
- step children:
- Larry Russell of Cottage Hills, IL
- Steven Russell of Edwardsville, IL
- Michael (Christine) Russell of Collinsville, IL
- brothers:
- Al (Karen) Skidmore of Fairview Heights, IL
- Glenn (Linda) Skidmore of Mascoutah, IL
- Ed (Mollie) Skidmore of Naples, FL
- grandchildren:
- Riley Russell
- Billy Russell
- Paityn Russell
- nephews:
- Jack Skidmore
- Luke Pinion
- nieces:
- Sarah (Brad) Whiteside
- Erin Skidmore and fiancé Nate
- Becky Pinion
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.
Visitation: Visitation from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm, Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Kurrus Funeral Home.
Live stream can be viewed at time of service at www.facebook.com/kurrusfh
Funeral procession will leave Kurrus Funeral Home, Monday, August 31, 2020 at 9:15 am for a 10:00 am Burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
10 Comments
My condolences, Betty.
You and John were such a delightful couple to be with. You kept him with us longer than we might otherwise have had him, and because of your love, he was happy to fight the good fight to stay as long as he did.
May God Bless You.
My condolences for your loss.
A great guy that never met a stranger. Would be there for you whether in person, words or a FB friend. John you will be greatly missed. Condolances to Betty and family and Johns brothers and family. You are free…fly John.
Condolences to Betty and Skid’s family.
Lost a dear friend.
I’m so sorry for your loss Betty. Sending love hugs and prayers for peace to you and your family.
Love,
Lynette
My deepest condolences to Betty and family. John was a military service, photography and biking buddy. A kind and generous man that will be missed by all that knew him.
Rest in Peace my friend.
My sincere condolences Betty, although I didn’t know John very well, he seemed to be a very nice person. My love, my heart and my prayers are with you.
My deepest condolences to Betty and all of his family. He was a friend and will be missed.
My sincere condolences to you Betty. May John’s soul RIP. Prayers for you at this difficult time and your and his family as well. John was a very nice man.
My sympathy for Betty and appreciation for the good care she gave my cousin, John. She was with him until the end. Thank you for your love. My prayers go out to his brothers and their families and extended family too.