Minnes Skanes
1923 - 2011
Minnes Skanes
1923 - 2011
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BORN
1923
DIED
2011
Minnes Skanes Obituary
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Byrd Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Jones officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery with Byrd Funeral Home on West Main Street directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday.
Mr. Skanes was born January 4, 1923 in Wayne County, West Virginia and lived the early years of his life there. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in World War II, Korea and a tour in Vietnam before retiring as Chief Master Sergeant after 24 years of service. He later worked with Hayes Aircraft and Farley Nuclear Plant for several years as a quality control inspector until his retirement. Mr. Skanes was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Helen Skanes; four children, Anita Timothy, Marsha Tew, Tommy Skanes and Sandy Berger; a sister, Lillian Chambers and several nieces and nephews.
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Cindy Schlesinger
February 2, 2011
Sandy, you and your family have been in my thoughts. May fond memories of your father give you strength and comfort. Lee and I send our love.
February 2, 2011
Dear Aunt Helen and family,
Please know that I am thinking of you and that all of you are in my prayers.
I wish there was something to say at a time like this, but just know that you are loved.
Take care,
Leigh Slater Blair and family
February 1, 2011
Dear family. Our deepest sympathy on the the loss of uncle Minnes. We will always remember him with a smile on our faces. He was so upbeat and fun to be around. He always had a hug for us and we adored him as children and adults. We will never forget his trips home from the service when he brought us bubblegum and other treats that were not available during the war. We were always so happy to see him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mom sends her love.
Most sincerely,
Donna, Ann, Cookie
Warren Holloway
January 31, 2011
Dear family,
I had the honor to know and work with Mr. Skanes at Farley Nuclear Plant back in the 70's. He was a very nice man some 25 years older than me but always willing to help me learn. I lost touch with him for many years but had the privilege to see him again when he made the Honor Flight to Washington. I was a Guardian for another veteran but had the opportunity to talk with him and thank him for his service and helping me in the past. I hope you find peace in knowing he touched many lives and always seemed to have something going on. In Washington we were all standing in line at the limited facilities and I and the soldier I was pushing in a wheelchair were about five people behind Mr. Skanes when he got to the urinal. Out of the blue he announced for all to hear, "Hey Joe, we got a problem!" Joe said what's going on Mr. Skanes? Back came "I think I have my boxers on backwards" Of course the place broke up in laughter. He was joy to be around and I know he throughly enjoyed the trip. Glad I had the honor to be with him. He was and still is one of the good guys! A Patriot, someone I'm proud to have known and look forward to seeing again one day. May God bless you all.
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Gary Crayton
January 31, 2011
Sandy- we are all thinking of you and your family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gary and HMA
Randy Slater
January 31, 2011
Dear Aunt Helen,Anita Jane,Tommy,Sandy and Marsha. You have my deepest sympathy on the passing your Husband,your father and my uncle. My prayers are with all of you at this time. GOD BLESS. Betty Slater,Randy Slater,Connie VonWaldner,Jackie Slater.
richard & Terry sistrunk
January 30, 2011
May you rest in peace my friend and neighbor, our thoughts and prayers are with Helen and the children! God Bless you all!
Richard & Terry Sistrunk
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