James Skillman Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Skillman Sr. of Shelbyville, Indiana, born in Shelby, Indiana, who passed away on April 18, 2021, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Skillman Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bill Skillman and Lucille Skillman (Benefiel); his spouse Shirley Anne Skillman (Griffith); his son Hal Covington; and his great grandchild Kayla McColley.

He is survived by: his children, Linda Richards, Lisa Kitchin (Terry), Mary Phares (Mickey) and James B. "Jimmy" Skillman, Jr. (Mandy) of Shelbyville; his sisters, Mary Roy of Greenfield and JoAnn Skillman of Jacksonville, FL.; his grandchildren, Misty, Christy, Sabrina Anne, Dicky, Tony, Kelly, Andy, Cory and Hunter; his great grandchildren, Luke, Macy, Deacon, Abbilynn, Jenna, Rylee, Damion, Chase, Hannah, Eadin, Asher, Kody, Wyatt and Aden; his great great grandchildren, Maddox, Jayden and Dakota; and his daughter-in-law Brenda Covington.