John Ira Skelton Obituary
In loving memory of John Ira Skelton in Marion, Virginia, who departed this world on March 29, 2025 at the age of 88. John Ira leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Opal Skelton; his wife Correna Skelton; his daughter Rhonda Lynn Skelton; his father Harold Skelton; his sister Ann Skelton-Parker; and his great grandchild Grayson A. Phillips.
He is survived by: his children, Tonya M. Kimbrough (Larry A. Kimbrough), Jackie L. Bennaman (Kenneth J. Bennaman) and John Eric Skelton (Marina Nalli-Skelton); his grandchildren, Madison L. Skelton-Phillips of Phoenix Arizona, Kory M. Skelton of Phoenix Arizona, Jacob M. Bennaman of Arnold, Adriane J. Skelton and Luke A. Skelton of Hanover; his great grandchildren, Kemrie L. Phillips and Amelia G. Phillips of Phoenix, Arizona.; and his siblings, Deborah Schmitz of Pevely and Charles Skelton of Evanston, Illinois.. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and many friends.
In memory of John I. Skelton, please consider making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project instead of sending flowers.
