Jere Kent Skelton Obituary
The passing of Jere Kent Skelton (Meridian, Mississippi) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 18, 2026 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Skelton and Louise Skelton; his son Brett Laird; and his brother Jack Skelton. He is survived by: his wife Faye Skelton; his children, Kent Skelton (Fonda), Kim Skelton Smith (Stephen), Stacy Laird Coate (Dennis) and Rush Laird (Andrea); his grandchildren, Josh Skelton, Taylor Skelton, Lauren Skelton (Jacob), Kayleigh Henegar (Dillan), Tyler Smith (Haley), Bruce Laird (Holly), Lance Laird (Paula), Kyle Laird (Ashley), Bailey Middleton (Austin), Lindsey Foley (Josh), Caleb Neal (Madeline), Drew Coate and Chase Coate; his siblings, Danny Skelton (Diane), Nola Blackwell and Joy McClure; and his sister-in-law Kathy Skelton. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family.
The family asks that memorial donations be made to Gideon’s International or Cokers Chapel Church.
