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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Burnice Leo
Skaggs
Jun 13, 1926 — Jun 16, 2008
Obituary
Burnice Leo Skaggs son of the late Lela Beavers Skaggs and Orville Skaggs was born at Ruble, Missouri, on June 13, 1926. He departed this life at his residence in Ruble, Missouri, on June 16, 2008, having attained the age of 82 years and three days.
On August 4, 1944 in Ellington, Burnice was united in marriage to Lois Roderman, to this loving union one daughter was born. Burnice was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII having earned several medals. He was a member of the Webb Creek Baptist Church and the Ellington V.F.W. Burnice enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to his dogs run and especially horseback riding. Burnice was a school bus driver for Southern Reynolds RII for 37 ½ years. He loved his job because of the children he got to see everyday. Burnice loved driving around with his wife and visiting with friends and family. Burnice was extremely proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Burnice was preceded in death by his father, Orville Skaggs, his step-father, Guy Skiles, Lela Skaggs Skiles and an infant brother.
Burnice is survived by his wife Lois, of Ellington, his daughter, Joann Johnson and husband Marvin of Ellington, two brothers, Burnell Skaggs and Cordell Skaggs both of Ellington, three sisters, Wanda Lou Kelly and Verna Marie Collins both of Annapolis, and Alta Mae Crabtree of Dorchester, IL, two grandchildren, Michelle Todd Jamieson and husband, Bill of Clarksville, TN, Rodney Johnson and wife Jannifer of Ellington, and six great-grandchildren, Hannah, Molly, Nathaniel, Ryan, Danielle and Katie, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Burnice will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: 5 to 8 Thursday
Funeral Services will be held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Friday June 20, 2008 at 11 A.M.
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery
Minister: Rev. Pat Pyles
Music: Russell, Shirley, Russ and
Nikki Weeks.
Pallbearers: Rodney Johnson, Tom Harty, Tom Combs, Lindell Skaggs,Jerry Skaggs and Russell Collins.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, MO
On August 4, 1944 in Ellington, Burnice was united in marriage to Lois Roderman, to this loving union one daughter was born. Burnice was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in WWII having earned several medals. He was a member of the Webb Creek Baptist Church and the Ellington V.F.W. Burnice enjoyed hunting, fishing, listening to his dogs run and especially horseback riding. Burnice was a school bus driver for Southern Reynolds RII for 37 ½ years. He loved his job because of the children he got to see everyday. Burnice loved driving around with his wife and visiting with friends and family. Burnice was extremely proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Burnice was preceded in death by his father, Orville Skaggs, his step-father, Guy Skiles, Lela Skaggs Skiles and an infant brother.
Burnice is survived by his wife Lois, of Ellington, his daughter, Joann Johnson and husband Marvin of Ellington, two brothers, Burnell Skaggs and Cordell Skaggs both of Ellington, three sisters, Wanda Lou Kelly and Verna Marie Collins both of Annapolis, and Alta Mae Crabtree of Dorchester, IL, two grandchildren, Michelle Todd Jamieson and husband, Bill of Clarksville, TN, Rodney Johnson and wife Jannifer of Ellington, and six great-grandchildren, Hannah, Molly, Nathaniel, Ryan, Danielle and Katie, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Burnice will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: 5 to 8 Thursday
Funeral Services will be held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Friday June 20, 2008 at 11 A.M.
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery
Minister: Rev. Pat Pyles
Music: Russell, Shirley, Russ and
Nikki Weeks.
Pallbearers: Rodney Johnson, Tom Harty, Tom Combs, Lindell Skaggs,Jerry Skaggs and Russell Collins.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, MO
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