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Myron Davin "Ron" Skelton

Services for Mr. Myron “Ron” Davin Skelton of Bogue Chitto are 2:00 pm, Friday, January 28, 2022, at Riverwood family with visitation from 1:00 until the time of the service.

Burial will be at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery.

He was a Vietnam Veteran where he served his country in the United States Air Force from 1970-1974. He worked as a purchasing manager for Keystone Seneca and was a member of Ramah Baptist Church.

He was born on May 12, 1950, to the late Clifford Carlton Skelton and Ruby Huffman Skelton. He passed away January 24, 2022, he was 71 years old.

Ron loved the Lord and was a devoted husband and father. He was a man that always put his family first. He enjoyed playing his guitar and loved his grandchildren, taking family trips and spending time outdoors. He will be greatly missed by his family. The grandkids will tell you, “Poppie knows everything!”

Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Carl, Johnny, Robert, William and Mack Skelton, all of Greenwood MS, and Jerry Skelton of Greensboro, NC.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Shelia Montgomery Skelton; son Kevin Skelton and wife, Becky of McCall Creek, MS; daughter Tera Heathcock and husband Wylie of Bogue Chitto, MS and his five grandchildren, Lexie Smith and husband, Charles Wayne, Braylei and Macey Steele, Gunner Smith, Chloe Skelton and brother, Ernie Skelton of Grenada MS.

And he was blessed to have five bonus grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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  • Comment Link Don and Brenda Townsend Friday, 28 January 2022 20:47 posted by Don and Brenda Townsend

    My prayers for you all continue. I love y’all ! God is our strength during these times. Just lean on Him. Ms Sheila, Kevin, Beck, Tera, and others I’m so sorry please know our prayers is with you all. Chloe my baby girl..Uncle Don and Aunt Brenda loves you. My prayers for all them grand babies. Carrie, Marka ,all the family.. my love, thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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  • Comment Link Pat Nohle Thursday, 27 January 2022 10:18 posted by Pat Nohle

    Shelia and family. Prayers for all of you as you go thru the days and weeks ahead. May the memories of happy times always bring you comfort when you need it most.
    Love in Christ
    Pat Nohle

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  • Comment Link Sheila Ledford Thursday, 27 January 2022 08:49 posted by Sheila Ledford

    So sorry for your loss, lifting you (Shelia ) and your family up in my prayers! May God give you comfort and peace in the days ahead!

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  • Comment Link Barbara McKlemurry Thursday, 27 January 2022 08:29 posted by Barbara McKlemurry

    Praying for strength, endurance, and peace that only God can give you all going through this journey of pain and sorrow. Precious are our memories that keeps him living in your hearts forever until that glorious day of being reunited with him. ???

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  • Comment Link danielturner1958@gmail.com Wednesday, 26 January 2022 22:10 posted by danielturner1958@gmail.com

    My sincere condolences from my family to yours.I continue lifting you up in prayer during this difficult time.My God comfort and give you strength. Rev.Daniel Turner First Baptist Church Jonesboro,Ar.

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  • Comment Link Laura Lepre Wednesday, 26 January 2022 18:33 posted by Laura Lepre

    Kevin & Becky, My heart breaks for you and your family. Y’all are in my prayers during this difficult time. May God be with you.

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  • Comment Link Dale and Karanita Brister Wednesday, 26 January 2022 17:49 posted by Dale and Karanita Brister

    So sorry for your loss. Stay strong in Christ. Praying for you all. God Bless.

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