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Eura Andrew Skidmore Jr.

1945 - 2023

Eura Andrew Skidmore Jr. obituary, 1945-2023, Marrero, LA

BORN

1945

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Davis Mortuary Service Inc; Marrero - Marrero

6820 Westbank Expressway

Marrero, Louisiana

Eura Skidmore Obituary

Eura Andrew Skidmore, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at the age of 78. He was a native of Bertrandville, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Eura was a retired Stock Clerk of Winn Dixie Grocery Store. Husband of the late Bessie C. Skidmore. Loving father of Eura A. Skidmore, III, Benjamin (Brenda) Skidmore, Sr. of Killen, TX, Chaquita (Roderick) Roussell, and Letitia (Bosie) Wiley. Beloved son of the late Eura A. Sr. and Molly B. Skidmore. Brother of Corliss Southall, Paulette Skidmore, Norma Williams, Jocelyn (Willliam) Johnson, Monica Rodrique, and Glenda (Samuel) Carter. Brother-in-law of Dorothy Coler, and Barbara (Victor) Keller. Godfather of Gerilyn Lewis, Monica Rodrique, and Laniya Dixon. Eura is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Macedonia Baptist Church, and all neighboring churches; employees at Heart of Hospice, and Bishop Nursing and Rehab are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expwy. Marrero, LA on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above-named parlor. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery-Westwego, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com. Face Masks Are Recommended.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2023.

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Roger Jackson

August 24, 2023

Members of the Jackson Family wish to extend our sincere condolences to the family. Keep your hands in God's unchanging hends.

Roger Jackson Jr. & Family

Linda C Skidmore in Maryland

August 23, 2023

Prayers for the family. I wish that I'd known Eura, since all Skidmores must be related.

Melinda F.

August 23, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Stephanie Riley Brown

August 22, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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6820 W. B. Expressway, Marrero, LA 70072

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Davis Mortuary Service-Marrero

6820 W. B. Expressway, Marrero, LA 70072

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6820 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA 70072

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