Elmer Lee Skeens

1929 - 2017

Elmer Lee Skeens obituary, 1929-2017, Daniels, WV

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Blue Ridge Funeral Home and Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens

5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive

Beckley, West Virginia

Elmer Skeens Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 13, 2017.

Elmer Lee Skeens, 88, of Daniels, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017.

Born January 22, 1929 in Killarney, WV to the late Ira Skeens and Lula Cheatwood Skeens. Mr. Skeens served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Eagles Club in Bluefield, VA.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Bill Skeens; sister-in-law, Betty Skeens.

Those left to cherish his memory include his sister, Norma Jean Lambert and husband Jim of Clearfield, KY; brother, Frank Skeens of Clearfield, KY; nephew, Mike Skeens and wife Debbie of Beckley; great-nephews, Chad and Chris Skeens and family.

In honoring Elmer’s wishes, he will be cremated and no services held at this time.

Online condolences may be viewed and shared with the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com.

Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, has the honor of serving the Skeens family.

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March 14, 2017

Hubert Fletcher

So long to a life long friend. We often said it is just you and me kid. Now, I will share the great memories we had during our journey in Killarney holler with friends.

March 14, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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