Jesse Paul

Skaggs

Jesse Paul Skaggs son of the late Cora Harmon Skaggs and Willie Skaggs was born at Ruble, Missouri, on July 13, 1931. He departed this life at Bethesda Southgate in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 4, 2013, at the age of 81.

On November 2, 1957 in East Alton, Illinois, Jesse was united in marriage to Lois Morton, and to this loving union three children were born. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. Jesse worked in assembly and packing at Shure Manufacturing for 35 years. Jesse enjoyed hunting, fishing, walking in the mall and cutting grass.

Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Alan Skaggs and Dwight Skaggs, two brothers, Richard Skaggs and Herman Skaggs.

Jesse is survived by his wife, Lois Skaggs of St. Louis, Missouri, one son, Kevin Skaggs and wife Kathleen of St. Louis, Missouri, two grandchildren, Alicia and Amber, and one great-grandson, Andrew, two sisters, Deloris Morton and husband Jr. of Redford, Missouri, and Rosalie Lollar of Bolivar, Missouri. Jesse will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Friday, February 8th at 10 AM

Funeral services follow at 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Minister: Geraldine Rains

Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery

Pallbearers:

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society