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RANSOM SKELTON Obituary

Ransom “Sonny” Skelton, 77, passed away in Memphis, TN, October 13, 2014. Sonny was a cotton merchant over 40 years. He was an active member of Highland Heights Baptist Church for over 50 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 54 years, Barbara H. Skelton; two daughters, Karen S. Magness (Keith) and Kathy S. Bevis; two brothers, Arlie and Maurice Skelton; sister, Anice Haire; granddaughter, Courtney A. Kassner (William); two grandsons, Cody A. and Colin A. Magness and great-grandson, Crew W. Kassner. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara Muller. Family will receive friends Thursday, October 16, at Memphis Funeral Home on Germantown Parkway from 11 a.m. -1 p.m., with services to follow in chapel. Burial will take place in Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Highland Heights Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Rd. (901)725-0100

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Published by The Commercial Appeal from Oct. 15 to Oct. 23, 2014.

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Charles & Margie Phelps

October 20, 2014

Just learned of the passing of Sonny, So sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Shalom

David Saks

October 20, 2014

Barbara, I'm so very sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. I wish that I could have been there with you. May God keep you and your family in His merciful hands, always.

M K and Mimi

October 16, 2014

Thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers.

Mimi Waite and

Mary Kathryn Boyd

Joanne (McGregor) Frazier

October 16, 2014

Heartfelt sympathies for your loss of Sonny. Prayers & thoughts are with you & your family during this difficult time. Sonny & his family part of "Ryder St" childhood memories. God Bless

former Hertz employee

October 15, 2014

Rest In Peace, Mr. Sonny.

Randy Wallace

October 15, 2014

Barbara, we are all so sorry to learn today about Sonny's passing. You and Sonny have always been special to all of the Wallaces, and we are blessed to have known you both over the years. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Deborah Eaton

October 15, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that Jesus will hold you close and give you peace that only He can give. I admired Sonny very much and am so happy I got to spend some time with him. He was a wonderful man who showed his love for Jesus in the way he loved people.

Sally and Mark Smith

October 15, 2014

Barbara, Karen, Kathy and family,
May God be with you through this time of deep sadness. Praying that special memories will comfort your heart. Our most heartfelt sympathy.

Gerry Walllace

October 15, 2014

Barbara,
Awfully sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. Our prayers go out to you and your family. Let us know if we can do anything for you.
God's blessings to you all.
Gerry and Amber Wallace

Peggy Bartlett

October 15, 2014

My dear friends, I send my love and prayers. I cherish the memories with Barbara and Sonny and Karen and Kathy in the youth group at HHBC. I pray for strength and courage for y'all. I am thankful the Skelton family is in my life. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. Psalm 103:2

Linda Spencer Wamble

October 15, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you Barbara. You, the girls and all the family are in my prayers. May God comfort your hearts and give you peace in the days ahead.

Much love,

Linda Spencer Wamble

Linda Spencer Wamble

October 15, 2014

Barbara, I am so sad to hear that Sonny passed away. May God comfort you as only he can do and give you peace. You, the girls and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Much love,

Linda

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