James Russel Skillman

James Russel Skillman obituary

James Russel Skillman

James Skillman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road on Sep. 21, 2025.

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James Russel Skillman, 71, passed away September 18, 2025. He was born on October 24,1953 to the late Charles Skillman and Ruth Skillman in Owensboro, Kentucky. He attended Breckinridge County High School where he played quarterback for the varsity football team. He later attended Morehead State University where he received his bachelors and masters degree in Sociology. He worked for the State of Kentucky as a social worker and retired. Afterward he opened an antique business which he enjoyed for many years. He is survived by his wife Leslie Cole of Lexington Kentucky and his children, Evan Skillman and Katelyn Skillman of Lexington Kentucky, his sister Mary Skillman of Athens Greece, his brother John Skillman and wife Susan Skillman and his nephew Daniel Skillman all of Lexington Kentucky, along with many other family members and friends. Rest in peace James. You will be deeply missed.

Kerr Brothers-Harrodsburg Road is in charge of the arrangements.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road

3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513

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