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Neal Skeeters Obituary
Neal Skeeters was born on December 7, 1934, in Louisville, Kentucky to Roy and Maxine Skeeters. He came to faith at Beechmont Baptist Church. Neal was a 5-sport letterman with one state championship at Manual HS, where he met his future wife, Patsy Lynn Earls. Upon graduation, he earned a baseball/basketball scholarship to Indiana University, where he graduated with a master's degree. After college, Neal played professional baseball in the Cincinnati Reds organization. After pro baseball, he became the baseball (another state championship) and basketball coach at Manual HS. Once Neal and Pat decided to start their family, he went to work for Equitable Life Insurance, then welcomed Mike and Brad to the family. In 1972, Neal accepted a promotion with Equitable to Atlanta Georgia, where Neal and Pat have resided ever since celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2024.
Neal went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Pat; sons, Mike and Brad. Mike is married to Martha (they have three daughters, Whitney, Amanda and Madison). Brad is married to Lisa (they have two sons, Bennett and Davis). Neal was a loving husband and father who was adored by his grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Neal and Pat's strong faith and family traditions are still honored today.
The family will celebrate his life on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Smoke Rise Baptist Church, 5901 Hugh Howell Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. Visitation at 10:00 AM, and Service at 11:00 AM.
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niece in Florida
November 6, 2024
A compassionate and kind father and husband and relative, he was a person who never uttered one word that wasn't caring or positive in my vicinity and was always a mighty lighthouse while demonstrating immense caring for faith, family, and his country during all of our interactions. He is surely missed by all of us who were blessed to have known him as a good example of a fine human being. I only wished we had lived closer as I was his oldest niece who loved him (and still love his family and beloved wife of 70 years). Peace be with his wife and all of his surviving family members and friends.
Wayne Tichenor
September 13, 2024
I was just thinking about the Skeeters Family two days ago when I passed their old house on Palatka Road in Louisville. Then I decided to see how they were doing and I looked up Neal Skeeters online and saw the obituary. I remember my Mom ( Martha Thornhill) who graduated with Neal, talking about the Manual days and her being a big Manual sports fan. I went to grade school briefly with Mike and played ball also at Beechmont. Neal was a good and accomplished man. Rest in Peace Neal and condolences to the family.
Georgeanna Kicklighter
September 13, 2024
Brad and family, I have so many fond memories of the Skeeters family while
at Lakeside HS, cheering you boys on the sports fields. You are blessed to have your Dad for so many years of happy memories.
Blessings to all.
Georgeanna Kicklighter
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