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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James Cordell
Skaggs
Sep 29, 1921 — Sep 1, 2013
Obituary
James Cordell Skaggs, son of the late Lela Beaver Skaggs and Arvile Skaggs was born at Ruble, Missouri, on September 29, 1921. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on September 1, 2013, at the age of 91.
Cordell was united in marriage to Ollie Gore March 19, 1939 at Ruble, Missouri, Ollie Preceded Cordell in death on March 4, 2008. To this loving union twelve children were born. Cordell was a veteran of the United Stated Army, he enjoyed riding horses and deer hunting, Cordell was a member of the Missouri House Of Representatives from 1956 to 1972, he was presiding commissioner of Reynolds County from 1976 to 1980, he was a car salesman from 1952 until 1984 working for Howard Brothers Chevrolet, Shy Chevrolet, and Grassham Chevrolet.
Cordell was preceded in death by his parents, Arvile and Lela Skaggs, 4 sons, Jim, David, James Robert and James Lee, one brother Burnice Skaggs, one sister Alta Mae Crabtree, a son-in-law, Steve Barton, 3 grandchildren, Patty Ernie, Pamela Terry and Shannon Mathes.
Cordell is survived by 3 sons, Donald Skaggs and his wife Linda of Arnold, MO., Lindell Skaggs and his wife Kay of Piedmont, MO., and Chester Skaggs and his wife Dian of Fredericktown, MO. 5 daughters, Shirley Livingston and her husband Joe of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Betty Price and her husband Donnie of Garwood, MO., Bertha Albert and her husband Richard of Hanna, Wyoming, Wanda Corder and her husband Kim of Ellington, MO. Sandra Barnes and her husband Kent of Van Buren, MO. one brother, Burnell Skaggs of Ellington, MO., 2 sisters, Wanda Lou Kelley and Verna Collins of Annapolis, MO., 23 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. Cordell's family is extremely thankful for his special care givers, Tina Avery and Sharon Loyd. Cordell will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 3rd 4 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
Ministers: Kenneth McIntosh and Jim Stewart
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Steve Skaggs, Robert Skaggs, Kevin Skaggs, Alan Price, Ryan Mathes and Bryan Mathes.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Cordell was united in marriage to Ollie Gore March 19, 1939 at Ruble, Missouri, Ollie Preceded Cordell in death on March 4, 2008. To this loving union twelve children were born. Cordell was a veteran of the United Stated Army, he enjoyed riding horses and deer hunting, Cordell was a member of the Missouri House Of Representatives from 1956 to 1972, he was presiding commissioner of Reynolds County from 1976 to 1980, he was a car salesman from 1952 until 1984 working for Howard Brothers Chevrolet, Shy Chevrolet, and Grassham Chevrolet.
Cordell was preceded in death by his parents, Arvile and Lela Skaggs, 4 sons, Jim, David, James Robert and James Lee, one brother Burnice Skaggs, one sister Alta Mae Crabtree, a son-in-law, Steve Barton, 3 grandchildren, Patty Ernie, Pamela Terry and Shannon Mathes.
Cordell is survived by 3 sons, Donald Skaggs and his wife Linda of Arnold, MO., Lindell Skaggs and his wife Kay of Piedmont, MO., and Chester Skaggs and his wife Dian of Fredericktown, MO. 5 daughters, Shirley Livingston and her husband Joe of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Betty Price and her husband Donnie of Garwood, MO., Bertha Albert and her husband Richard of Hanna, Wyoming, Wanda Corder and her husband Kim of Ellington, MO. Sandra Barnes and her husband Kent of Van Buren, MO. one brother, Burnell Skaggs of Ellington, MO., 2 sisters, Wanda Lou Kelley and Verna Collins of Annapolis, MO., 23 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. Cordell's family is extremely thankful for his special care givers, Tina Avery and Sharon Loyd. Cordell will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Tuesday, Sept. 3rd 4 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Wednesday, Sept. 4th at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
Ministers: Kenneth McIntosh and Jim Stewart
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Steve Skaggs, Robert Skaggs, Kevin Skaggs, Alan Price, Ryan Mathes and Bryan Mathes.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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