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Allen Wayne Skaggs, 72, Thomson, GA entered into eternal rest on December 25, 2022, at his residence.
Allen was born in Beckley, West Virginia on November 6, 1950, grew up in Mount Morris, NY, and moved to McDuffie County in 2015. He retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service and became a high school history teacher spending the remainder of his career at Woodside High School in Newport News, VA. He was a seasoned musician, loyal Buffalo Bills fan, and especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
Allen's survivors include his devoted wife of 38 years, Mary Kitchens Skaggs; sons, Jeff Margerum, Michael Vining and Bryan Skaggs (Kristina); his daughter, Stephanie Skaggs; and his grandchildren, Alex, Alice, and Pierson.
The Family would like to express their sincerest thanks to his professional medical caregivers.
The Family has not planned a service at this time. Please visit www.beggsfuneralhome.net to sign the family's personal guestbook.
Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is honored to serve the family of Allen Wayne Skaggs.
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Chuck Cottone
January 8, 2023
Alan was a wonderful human being. My first car was a 1956 Jaguar sedan (Rolls) I bought from my Mom's cousin. My second was a 1966 Mustang 2+2 fastback I bought from Alan for $400. On the ez payment plan.... Whenever I had the money. I was 16. Alan taught me how to play guitar. When I was 14 I was a contestant on a kids music contest at the Fillmore West. The Jefferson Airplane was playing afterwards. I met Gracie Slick. She called me "the best young blues guitar player she ever heard".. Alan was a good teacher! I stayed in school got degrees in history and archaeology and am now retired. I played lead guitar with a national band in 1985. I lived on my travel pay and sent my salary home. I made enough money to pay off my college loans. That all would not have been possible if Alan had not gotten me interested in the guitar from the Trumpet and flute my regular music teacher tried to get me interested in. Alan was a positive influence on my life. I tried to find Alan over the years but couldn't. He showed up right before I got my BA degrees.. have pics of him at the party. I miss him and he made a positive impact on my life.
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