James W. Skaggs

1933 - 2007

James W. Skaggs, 74, of Beardstown, died at Heritage Manor East in Beardstown at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2007. He was born October 19, 1933 in Mason County, IL to George D. and Elizabeth (Bennett) Skaggs. He married Margaret Ann Sisson Holmes on March 17, 1967. She preceded him in death on December 17, 1993.

Mr. Skaggs is survived by two sons: David Skaggs of Sunrise Beach, MO, and Jonathan (Desiree) Skaggs of Plymouth, IL; one step-son, Raymond Weaver and one step-daughter, Mary Bowton, both of Canton, IL; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother: Bob (Debbie) Skaggs of Manito and three sisters: Doretta (Lyle) Mason of Cuba, Lois Meyer of Manito and Betty Lippert of Havana. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother Charles and sister Rosa Beal.

Mr. Skaggs was a graduate of Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, OK where he later was a minister at a local mission. He was a member of the Faith Christian Family Church. Recently he had worked as a door greeter at Wal-Mart in Beardstown, IL. In the summertime, James enjoyed picking berries and making jams, jellies and pies to give away to his friends and family.

Funeral services will be held at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana on Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the services. Rev. Gary Kruzan will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Bath Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cass – Schyuler Hospice or to the Heritage Manor East resident fund. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.