Robert Clinton Skaggs Sr.

Skaggs, Robert Clinton Sr.
age 89, went to be with the Lord on May 9,2011 in Prescott, AZ at the VA Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1921 in Miami, OK., to Robert Grant Skaggs and Laura Emily (Mock) Skaggs. Robert was one of 12 children. He served during WW II in the US Army in the 1st infantry Division. "The Big Red One" took him through North Africa, and he also served in the Sicilian invasion and as a Corporal he was one of the first to land on Omaha Beach, Normandy on June 6, 1944. In Nov. 2003, Robert was awarded a special award by the French Gov. in appreciation for his part in the liberation of France. Robert married Wilma Lea Hayden after his service to his country. They lived many years in Phoenix where they raised their family. Robert worked for APS in Phoenix, retiring in 1982. Wilma passed away and he later met and married Carol Little and they have since resided in Prescott. Robert was a member of First Baptist Church of Prescott. He and Carol were both active in ministering to the seniors of the church and were "helping hands" wherever needed. He is survived by his wife, Carol, daughters, Roberta (Rey) Carrillo and Rhonda Black, his daughter-in-law Debbie Skaggs, step-sons Steve, Lanny, Rob, Brian, and Joel Little, brother Kenneth (Faye) Skaggs, sister Dorothy Osborn, 26 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Wilma Lea, his son Robert Jr. and six sisters and three brothers. The family wishes to thank all the staff and volunteers for the wonderful care during Robert's stay at the VA Hospital these past 2 years. Services and interment will be Friday, May 13 at 10:30AM at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. A Memorial Service will take place at First Baptist Church of Prescott at 10:30AM on Sat., May 14th. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to First Baptist Church of Prescott or to the Prescott VA Hospital, Community Living Center, or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Hampton Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.