Herman Lee Skaggs, son of the late Cora Harmon Skaggs and Willie Skaggs, was born at Ruble, Missouri, on November 20, 1940. He departed this life at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 7, 2012, at the age of 71.
On June 24, 1961 at Bethlehem Church at Ruble, Herman was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Johnson and to this loving union two sons were born. He retired from McDonnell Douglas/Boeing after a 38 year career. Herman was a Board Member of the Bethlehem Cemetery and a former pilot for Civil Air Patrol. He was involved in the support group for Myeloma Foundation. His hobbies included hunting and fishing, spending time outdoors and working with his family's genealogy. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Herman was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Skaggs.
Herman is survived by his wife, Barbara Skaggs of St. Charles, two sons, Randy Skaggs and wife Debbie of St. Charles, Gary Skaggs and wife Becky of Kirkwood, five grandchildren, Mitchell, William, Catherine, Audrey and Cora, one brother, Jesse Skaggs of Affton, two sisters, Deloris Morton and husband Alford of Redford, Rosalie Lollar of Bolivar, MO. Herman will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Friday, August 10th 5 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington
Funeral Services: Saturday, August 11th at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Pat Pyles
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery
Pallbearers: Eddie Lollar, Steve Johnson, Jim Evans,
Kevin Evans, Kevin Skaggs and Jeff Casteel.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: International Myeloma Foundation, 12650 Riverside Dr. Suite#206 N. Hollywood, CA 91607