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Nathan Gregory Skelton

Nathan Skelton Obituary

NATHAN GREGORY SKELTON, 21, of Fort Wayne, died Monday, May 26, 2003 in Allen County. He was born July 27, 1981 in Fort Wayne. He worked as an actor and model and his first commercial was for Scotts Foods. He was a member of Calvary Temple and enjoyed writing and listening to music and enjoyed spending time with his friends and his sister. "His absence will leave a hole in Fort Wayne." He is survived by his parents, Dean and Maxine Skelton of Fort Wayne; sister Nicole Skelton of Fort Wayne; grandparents Bill and Beth Skelton of Avalon, Wisc.; five aunts and two uncles. Memorial service Thursday at 2 p.m., with calling from 12 to 2 p.m. on Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons - Pine Valley. Memorials to American Red Cross of Allen County.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on May 28, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Nathan Skelton

17 Entries

Rachel Stickler (Hinkle)

September 9, 2003

I cannot begin to describe how much I miss Nathan. He just came back into my life this past spring. We picked up right were we left off. Nathan and my husband, Dana, were meant to be friends just as much and Nathan and me. He was a great guy that would do anything for you. He has some really great, true friends. People that loved him for who he was and had faith that things would work out (for an example; his modeling). I miss Nathan. He was a great friend, a great friend indeed. I often find him, Maxine, Dean, and Nicole in my thoughts. But nothing is as hard as having a dream about him, waking up and realizing he is no longer with us. I do feel better knowing without a doubt that he is with God.

Amanda Kennedy

September 6, 2003

I didn't know Nathan like the rest of you, but I am very grateful to God for allowing me to be introduced to him and his family. You all have been so kind and sincere towards me, thank you for that. Although we didn't end our friendship on the right foot, I will NEVER forget him. We had some things in common like writing. I loved to write, and we both liked to use big words to carry out a conversation. He was a talented musician and would have made a unstoppable entertainer. Well, he's now in the midst of God, where he belongs. I would like to tell Maxine "thank you" for allowing me to keep in touch. God bless you. For all of his friends that I got to know, you're in my prayers. And for Nicole, you're in my prayers, too. Remember how precious life is. Keep serving God everyday of your life with an open and serving heart. God is good! Praise God for Nathan, and Praise God for the Skeltons.

Christine Shrock

July 25, 2003

Dean & Maxine,

You are good friends who love the Lord, and shared that love with your family. Nathan grew up with the assurance of your and God's love.

Tests in life come, doubts come and go, but the arms of Jesus wraps around us anyway, and His love covers us and our fears.

You are fortunate that you were able to be the ones responsible for bringing Nathan up in the light of the Lord, and seeing that he is with our Father in Heaven.

We will all share in God's great "family reunion" one day! We will be with our loved ones again, and Jesus will be the bond. Our cries will be of joy, and our sorrow will be no more.

We will be able to look on Jesus' face as Nathan has, embrace Him, and thank Him for giving us real life.

Christine

Amanda Feighner

June 28, 2003

I still miss Nate, the world just doesn't seem right without him in it. I still wake up and expect him to call me. I think about him everyday. I have so many regrets, so many things that I wish I could've told Nathan. I love him so much. I cherish the time we had together. I just wish I could see him one last time.

Tricia Franklin-Samuel

June 27, 2003

Maxine, through your sharing Nathan's life events with me, you allowed me to know him. I only met him once, but, the pictures,the conversations, and the prayers we shared made him apart of my life. You are one of the nices persons I know. You and your family have truly been blessed by God to have Nathan and now his memories to cherish.

Maxine Skelton

June 26, 2003

I loved and love Nathan so much. All I ever wanted was for him to be happy and successful at whatever he chose to do. He was always a stong-willed and rambunctious child and always thought he knew what he wanted, then went for it. He knew Jesus as his Savior and now worships him face to face. He is free; he is happy; and we need to remember the good times. I will always think of him as my little boy.

Stefanie Walker

June 14, 2003

I've known Nate for a very long time.I met him at church camp.He always had a way of looking at things that made you think.He was one of the most creative guys I've ever met and I will miss him greatly.May God be with his family in their time of grief. I'm just glad I had the priviledge of knowing him.

Amanda Feighner

May 30, 2003

What can I say about Nathan, that everyone hasn't already said. Nate was just so witty and full of life. I want to send my love and prayers to Mr and Mrs Skelton. To Nicole, I want to say, Nathan will be with you every day. He's watching over you. Just make him as proud as he already is of you. I'm around if you need me.

Gabby Edgar

May 29, 2003

I've known Nathan for a very long time and I know that not just me but everyone he has ever come into contact with will miss his contagious smile, outgoing personality,and caring nature. He was an amazing person and this world just will not be the same without him. I send my deepest condolences and will keep everyone that loves Nathan in my thoughts and prayers. Mr & Mrs. Skelton I am terribly sorry for your loss. Nicole, I love you girl and I am so sorry! I pray that God will send you all his strength and peace in the following days.

Caleb Platt

May 29, 2003

Nate was so witty and energetic and he put everything he had into anything he did. My thoughts and prayers will be with Nate's parents and Nicole.

Amy Brown

May 28, 2003

I've only known Nathan for a short time; but during that time, I came to know a quality person with a good heart, a keen sense of humor, unspeakable amount of talent; and above all, a true friend. Class would not have been the same without "The Nathan". My thoughts and prayers are with Nathan's family & others whose lives he touched...

Dean Skelton

May 28, 2003

Thank you all for remembering Nathan. There was suppose to be a charity listed, The American Red Cross. We prefer memorials to the ARC because we donated any and all of Nathan's tissues and organs so others may live. On the day he died, a burn patient received a skin graft from Nathan. Hundreds of people can be touch by Nathan's gift. We select the Red Cross because they process some of the tissue and his mother, Maxine, also works there. Nathan would have wanted this.

Jim & Cheryl Szink

May 28, 2003

Nathan was our neighbor and although we did not know him too well, we will miss passing him and seeing him with Sampson and Buddy. Our prayers are with the entire Skelton family and we hope their faith will see them through this tragic time.

John Stalnaker

May 28, 2003

Over the years, I spent time with Nathan and got to know him very well. He was full of life and was a true friend. His life was full of such potential, and it is so tragic that it has been cut short. This is a great loss to us all, my condolences go out to the Skelton family and to all of his friends. He will remain in our hearts.

Crystal Junk

May 28, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Skelton family. Although I didn't know Nathan that well I was good friends with his sister and knew how much their company meant to one another. He will definetly be missed.

Amanda Feighner

May 28, 2003

Things won't be the same without Nathan around. With his winning smile, and great personality, he will be greatly missed among those who loved him. My condolences go to the Skelton family, and those who were close to him. I know ot a day will go by that I won't think of Nathan, and all the good time we shared.

Amanda Feighner

May 28, 2003

Things won't be the same without Nate around....he's very loved, and he'll be greatly missed.

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