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Bobby E. Skaggs

1945 - 2017

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

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Tidd Family Funeral Home - Hilliard

5265 Norwich Street

Hilliard, Ohio

Bobby Skaggs Obituary

Skaggs, Bobby E.
1945 - 2017
Bobby E. Skaggs, age 72, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 3, 2017. A veteran of the United States Army, Bobby was retired from the State of Ohio, Ohio Criminal Justice Department after 26 years of service. After his retirement, he was a security guard with West Ward Pharmaceuticals. Bobby was a member of the Northwest Franklin County Historical Society for many years. He was also a 26+ year volunteer for the Hilliard Davidson High School press box where he ran the scoreboard for all of the football games. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Kelly Sue, his parents Oma and Johnny Skaggs, one sister and three brothers. Bobby is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sandy Skaggs and his daughters Stacy (Santiago) Pablo and Jodi Skaggs-Meehan, all of Hilliard, his adored grandchildren: Jorge Pablo, Santiago Pablo, Jr., Riley Skaggs, Madison Fant, Garrett Fant and Morgan Fant, sister-in-law Gerry Frontiera of Xichigan, brother-in-law Wayne O'Banion, of Xichigan and brother-in-law Robert (Sheila) O'Banion of Georgia, and their families, his great-aunt Doris Miller of Xichigan, his many cousins and an abundance of cherished, life-long friends. Family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00p.m. TUESDAY at the TIDD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 (614)-876-1722 and again from 10:00-11:00a.m. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2017 where his Funeral Service will begin at 11:00a.m. with Reverend Marilyn Miller, officiating. Burial will be held later at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a memorial contribution to Bobby's family to assist with funeral and medical expenses. Please visit www.tiddfuneralservice.com to send condolences to the Skaggs Family.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2017.

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John McAlister

November 7, 2017

Bob was a good man. He lived his life honorably and honestly.His wife Sandy is strong and has much support. Her life has changed but life goes on for those of us left behind.

Herb USMC

November 7, 2017

RIP

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Volunteer-Football scoreboard operator

Herb USMC

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Northwest

Herb USMC

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Security Guard

Herb USMC

November 7, 2017

Retired 26 years.

Herb USMC

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Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

November 7, 2017

God Bless and Thank YOU,Bobby for your service..RIP.. And Semper Fi.. Solder.

Karen Wren-Lazarchic

November 5, 2017

Oh Sandy, I am so sorry to hear Bobby is gone. When you came to my retirement party he hadn't changed one bit. Please know my heart & prayers are with all of you. God bless & may Bobby Rest In Peace!

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