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Kip Arthur "Kippy" Skaggs Jr.
1979 - 2003
Kip Arthur "Kippy" Skaggs Jr.
1979 - 2003
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BORN
1979
DIED
2003
Kip Skaggs Obituary
Kippy entered this life on August 18, 1979, in Madison, Indiana, the son of Kip A. Sr. and Freda Joy Johnson Skaggs. He died on Thursday, October 9, 2003, at 1:10 am, from injuries suffered in a truck accident on Bennett Road, near Markland, Indiana.
Kippy was raised in Switzerland County, Indiana, residing there all of his life except for a short period of his life spent in Pryor, Oklahoma and in Florida. He was a 1998 graduate of Switzerland County High School. He enjoyed car races, drag races, tools, motorcycles and trucks. Kippy was an auto mechanic for K & J Auto Repair in Vevay, and was a former boilermaker for Inter Fab, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was a proud member of the Hustler’s Auto Club and the Switzerland Baptist Church. Kippy enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed by his loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Kippy will be sadly missed by his maternal grandmother: Geneva Cole Johnson of Vevay, IN; his paternal grandmother: Rosemary Dennison of Chesterfield, IN; his aunts and uncles: Helen & Junior Gabbard of Altro, KY; Jalia & John Nelson of Crestview, FL; Carolyn & Butch Burns of Worthville, KY; Lake & Larry Rayls of Center Square, IN; Nancy White of Madison, IN; Larry & Anita Johnson of Louisville, KY; Fred & Tammy Johnson of Madison, IN; Phillip & Shelly Johnson of Vevay, IN; Mitchell & Joyce Johnson of Sabastian Branch, KY; Mark Johnson of Vevay, IN; Cindy Lovins of Beech Grove, IN; Ed Hancock, Gary & Joyce Hancock of Chesterfield, IN; Vera Bristow, Linda Lenz, Mary Beth Kirkpatrick & Jean Lennis; Several great aunts, great uncles, many cousins & other relatives.
Kippy was proceeded in death by his paternal grandfather: Fred Johnson who died on October 4, 2001; his paternal grandfather: Clarence Mason Skaggs who died on December 16, 1999; his great grandparents: Albert & Lake Haddix Johnson; Chester & Polly Cole; Willis & Anna Ramey Skaggs; Frank Cram & Edith Denny.
Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home 208 Ferry Street—Vevay, Indiana 47043
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Angela Rison
August 14, 2010
Lots of hugs and kisses to Freda and Kip today. Kippy was a wonderful boy we all loved him . He will never be gone we always have his memory with us. we love you and miss you
Natausha Wallace
August 14, 2010
Well cuz we are getting ready to head over Lake's to celebrate you for ur birthday like we do every year. It's hard to believe it's been 8 years. I know you will be there with us today just like you are everyday. I love you and miss you like crazy.
Kayla Day
July 9, 2010
So I've really been thinking about you alot these last couple months even more than usual if that's possible. I miss you so much!! I wish that you were here so you can meet my baby boy...he's named after you!! You know I wouldn't have it anyother way! I love and miss you everyday.
JR Harlow
November 4, 2008
never know what you will discover online, 3 in the mourning google kippy skaggs, hard to believe its been 5 years, i still think about him everyday... i mean EVERDAY!! dont really care who reads this, this is for you freda and kip wish i was a good a friend as kippy but i cant do it. i cant even think about it without cryn. kippy was my best friend and i think most of me died with him,, i loved him more than i guess i thought i did or even could. guess i cant really compare to how you must feel.. sometimes when i go to vevay i drive down tha alley, dont know why but its like just need to check things out or hell i dont know.. just found out last friday my girlfriend amy is pregnant really thinkn if we have a boy id like to name him kippy if thats ok with you guys, dont know how that will float with her but you know how that goes... what id relly like to say is i think kppy is missed by more people than people can sometimes say even in everyday life and anyone who knew him knows they lost someone speical, i know i sure did.. if you would you can remove this from the book,,, this is for you freda an kip lots of love and i might have to stop down sometime and hang-out or well you know run to the store for you . . .
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elisha Heim
October 8, 2008
Tomorrow will be 5 years since Kippy's passing. He is missed each day by his loved ones. I know that tomorrow will be hard day for his family. I will be praying for all of you! We love and miss you Kippy!
Carolyn (Jo) (Darbro) Webster
June 21, 2008
Hello Freda, As I see that no one has signed this for awhile, I need to let his family know that even though I didn't know Kippy, I did know his mother, and I still think of this mother that lost her only child , how hard that would be. I just want her to know that I still think of his family and that I know that Kippy was loved from a wonderful family. I drive by Kippys grave and see how much this boy is loved. So Freda even though you don't ever see me I just want you to know that your son is still thought of from another mother. Love, Carolyn (Darbro) Webster
Lori Roberts
October 25, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Lockwood-McClain
June 22, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your son Freda. God Bless You.
Kayla Rayls
August 18, 2004
Aug. 18th 2004
There are so many people,
Whose lives you touched.
Your family and friends,
We all miss you so much.
You filled all,
Of our hearts with joy.
But most of all your parents,
For you are their baby boy.
Your smile so big,
And your eyes so bright.
A heart full of gold,
You were such a delight.
So I guess what they say,
Is really true.
That God only takes the best,
Because the best is you.
Our hearts are breaking,
Especially today.
As we honor your memory,
On your 25th birthday.
Kayla Rayls
August 18, 2004
March 26, 2004
I sit in my room,
Each and every day.
With so many questions,
About why God took you away.
There are still many times,
That I do not believe its true.
I think I'll drive through town,
And I will see you.
When I get to town,
You are not there.
The truth sinks in,
And its so hard to bare.
For you weren't just my cousin,
But my best friend.
You were always there,
Through thick and thin.
You introduced me to,
The love of my life.
I wish that you could be there,
When I become his wife.
I know however,
You'll be watching from above.
Looking down and smiling,
As we declare our love.
Kayla Rayls
November 13, 2003
Kippy was always more than just a cousin to me, he was more like my big brother and my best friend. He was always there for me rather it be to listen, lean a shoulder for me to cry on, or if I just needed someone to laugh with. I was suppose to hang out with him on the coming weekend when he died. He had asked me both times that I saw him that week and I was looking so forward to it. It breaks my heart knowing that when I was suppose to be with him, I was instead grieving over loosing him. Kippy was always making sure that I was being taken care of and I know that he is continuing that now as my guardian angel. I will never forget his smile or the fact that he had the best heart in the world. I love and miss you Kippy. You will forever be in my heart.
~Love Always, Kayla Joy Rayls~
Wes Clarke
October 20, 2003
I haven't talked to Kippy in about 5 years, but back in high school, he was a good friend of mine. I remember how we used to hang out in the school lobby during lunchtime and talk about hunting or fishing or anything else that was going on. I was saddened when I heard of Kippy's passing. I missed the funeral, but I went to his grave and paid my respects to him. Rest in Peace, Kippy. Ill never forget you.
Darian& Daniel Scranton
October 16, 2003
We went to school with Kippy, you have are sincere sympathy,Darian & Daniel Scranton
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