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James R. "Jay" Skidmore
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Jay was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina to Nancy Junck Skidmore and the late James H. Skidmore. He graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1991 and was a retired truck driver.
He is preceded in death by his father; and ex-wife, Rose Skidmore.
Carrying on Jay's legacy are his mother, Nancy Junck Skidmore (George Busch); brother, Todd M. Skidmore (Cheri); step-children, Kristen Alfonso and Noah Anderson; and step-grandchild, Zander.
Funeral services for Jay will be private. A celebration of Jay's life will be at a later date. Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home are handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 7635 3rd Street Road Louisville, KY 40214.
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