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Thomas Skipton Obituary

SKIPTON Thomas R. Skipton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and all-around nice guy, died very unexpectedly Friday, December 7, 2007. Born in Marietta, OH on June 28, 1936, was a multi-sport standout athlete, excelling in track and field, basketball, and football. Graduated from Marietta High School, played football at Ohio University, and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1959. Retired after 33 years with School Employees Retirement System as an accountant and comptroller, then served many years as treasurer of Public Employee Retirees, Inc.; past president of Credit Union of Ohio; past president of Forest Park Civic Association; long-time member of Ralph R. Rickley Lodge; member of Friendly Ties Western Square Dance Club; CAPA usher; active in church, community, and professional organizations; participated in Senior Olympics and many recreational volleyball and softball leagues. Preceded in death by parents Hazel and Robert Skipton, sister Helen Fleisher and brothers Edward, Robert, and Walter Skipton. Survived by beloved wife of 46 years, Jo Anne (nee Troy) of Columbus; daughter, Tamara (Robert) Hardy of Seattle, WA; son, Todd (Bobbye) Skipton of Columbus; grandsons, Joshua, Austin, and Colton Hardy and Tate and Brock Skipton. Also survived by siblings, John (Juanita) Skipton of Springfield, MO, Alma (Paul) Ross of Westerville, OH, Inez (Jack) Wilson of Ft. Myers, FL, and Major General, ret., Charles (Joyce) Skipton of Niceville, FL. Tom's legacy lives on with his gift of life through donation. In lieu of flowers, family prefers donations to the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214, Charity Newsies, 4300 Indianola Ave., Columbus, OH 43214, or Church of the Saviour as below. Tom always had a smile, a helping hand, and a kind word for everyone he met. Celebrate his life with friends and family at a memorial service 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Church of the Saviour United Methodist, 11239 Fancher Rd., Westerville, OH 43082. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Skipton

13 Entries

Ramon Mick

December 30, 2007

Remembering all the meetings at PERI and the fun chats over lunches. A great guy to know.

Rita Volpi

December 28, 2007

I had known Tom since I began working at SERS in 1974. He was a great guy - earnest, hard-working, and a little silly, which made him very approachable. I would run into him at various North side locations after he retired - at the Y with Jo, at the Post Office dropping off a PERI mailing. Always smilng, always doing something worthwhile. He genuinely loved his family, his friends, and life in general. To say that he will be missed is a gross understatement. He was one of a kind.

Julie Howard (Overstreet)

December 27, 2007

My condolences go out to you, Jo, Todd and Tammy. I remember babysitting the twins, Todd and Tammy every Saturday while Tom and Jo would go watch the Buckeyes. I am a Big fan now myself. Thank you Tom for helping my mom, Yolanda, since my dad passed 2 years ago. You were such a kind man and a good neighbor. You will be missed. My thoughts are with you, Jo, Todd, and Tammy.

T.D. & Kim Denney

December 26, 2007

Todd, Bobbye, Tate, & Brock,
We know how beloved your dad (and grandpa) was to you all and we are constantly thinking of you.

Chuck Shriver

December 26, 2007

Mrs. Skipton, Tammy, Todd:
My condolences. I remember Mr. Skipton from the Forest Park July 4th parade and the school band events we were involved in. He will be missed.

Bernie Smith

December 26, 2007

Bernie & Terri Smith wish to send our sincerest condolences to Mrs. Skipton and the entire Skipton family, including the families of Todd & Tammy. Our thoughts are with you in the hard days ahead. May you find strength needed to persevere over the pain of your loss.
Tom's smile and good nature will be missed by all that knew him.

Alberta Rylance

December 26, 2007

Tom was my first boss at OSERS. I remember his smile and the quiet way that he had about getting things done.

I know that he will be missed be all.

Jeff Garver

December 24, 2007

Tammy and Todd - You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Yvonne and Don Ratliff

December 24, 2007

Donald and Yvonne Ratliff
Grove City Western Squares
We were so sorry to hear of Toms passing. If we can be of any help,
Let us know

Hermine Willey

December 24, 2007

Jo Anne:

Our prayers are with you. We will remember Tom as the person who kept all of us informed with Public Employee news. We will miss him very much.

Hermine Willey
Pass Secretary (PERI Chapter I)

Joseph Stockstill

December 24, 2007

Jo Anne:

I only knew Tom for a short time but he made me appriciate his knowhow and he always had a smile.

I worked with Tom on the PERI Audit Committee this year.

He may have left us but he will always be remembered.

Sincerely,

Joe Stockstill,
Secretary/Treasurer
PERI

Dick Thomas

December 23, 2007

Jo - my condolences to you. I didn't know Tom well but since he choose you as his life mate, that had to make him a special person.

Jo Ann Skipton

December 23, 2007

We will all miss you Uncle Tom or as Dad use to say "My baby Brother". Give him a kiss for me when you see him in Heaven. Love Jo Ann

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