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Ray Skidmore Obituary
Born on Feb. 27, 1929 in Charlotte to the late Bertha and Howell Skidmore, and raised by his grandmother, Stella Skidmore in the Belmont section of North Charlotte.
He graduated from Tech High School in 1947. Mr. Skidmore was in the automobile business for over forty years. His career began with a small used car lot in downtown Charlotte and later, he was owner of several new car dealerships in North Carolina. Mr. Skidmore was a member of Joppa Lodge #530 in Charlotte.
In 1980, Ray and his wife moved to North Myrtle Beach, where he continued his lifelong career of buying, selling, trading and developing. He was instrumental and a mentor to his sons and others in the start of their careers.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-three years, Evelyn Helms Skidmore; daughter, Susan Mayes (Terry) of Huntersville, N.C., sons, Ray Jr. (Christy) of Little River, Danny of Mooresville, N.C., Jeff (Patti) of Denver, N.C., Tommy (Deanna) of Cornelius, N.C., and Brad (Tracey) of North Myrtle Beach; 14 grandchildren, Adam, Todd, Trey, Raven, Savannah, Kristin (Mike), Dustin, Mandy (Jacob), Tiffany, T.J., Darla, Kelsey, Carley and Grayson. He is also survived by a half-sister and brother, Linda S. Grantham and Bobby Skidmore, and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy S. Huby, and Peggy Maxine Skidmore.
Visitation will be at Lee Funeral Home in Little River from 6 to 8 p.m., on Monday, Dec. 12, 2005. Funeral services will be held at Bible Fellowship Baptist Church on Hwy 57 South, Little River at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. Ray's pastor and friend, the Rev. Jack Rowan, will officiate. A graveside service will follow at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be his five sons and his son-in-law.
Sign a guest book at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bible Fellowship Baptist Church, 462 Hwy. 57 South, Little River, SC 29566 or Mercy Hospice of Horry County, P.O. Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family. (843-390-2525)
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Skidmore
Barry & Brandon Blackwell & Melissa Brown
December 7, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jon Taylor
December 14, 2005
Ray,
Losing a loved one is never easy. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Jon G. Taylor, Jr.
ETd SC
Debbie Thompson
December 12, 2005
Dear Mrs. Skidmore and Family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You All.
Sincerly, Bailey and Debbie Thompson Lot#152 and Teddy and Jessica Spivey Lot#105
Bunch Barrs
December 12, 2005
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. Bunch and Cheryl Barrs
Dr. Tripp Davis
December 12, 2005
Evelyn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
The Staff of Carolina Family and Dr. Tripp Davis
Sheryl and Chris Schelin
December 12, 2005
Evelyn and family: we're so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. God bless.
Phyllis Byron
December 12, 2005
Mrs. Skidmore and Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom and Phyllis
Alan & Teresa Young
December 12, 2005
To Jeff, Tommy and Families,
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you and your families. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sadness.
Vicki Suggs (Stork)
December 12, 2005
Dear Evelyn and Family:
My prayers are with you all. May God give you strength, comfort and His perfect peace. "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you" John 14:18
God Bless, Vicki Suggs
Kathy Fulmer
December 12, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with Ray Jr., Christy, Trey, Raven, Savannah and all the other Skidmore Family at this time. God Bless, Kathy McDonald Fulmer and Family
Buddy &Jerri King
December 12, 2005
Evelyn, Please accept our heart felt condolences for you and your family in the passing of Ray. May God bless and keep you, may His face shin upon you, and give you peace.... Love, Buddy & Jerri
Duane Bartlett
December 12, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God grant you His Peace in your hour of sorrow.
Ray was my cousin and a good friend.
Justin Hendrix
December 12, 2005
I knew Ray from Charlotte when I was with City Chevrolet and also I am a member of Joppa Lodge will always have fond memories of Ray
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