Skyler James Herrell

Skyler James Herrell, 17, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on August 13, 2025.

Skyler was born on September 27, 2007, in Villa Rica to Bruce Michael Herrell and Loreen Louise Herrell. A senior at Villa Rica High School, Skyler had recently been accepted to Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, where he planned to study Film Sciences.

Known affectionately as "Icarus" by his fellow classmates and closest friends. Skyler was a bright and imaginative soul with a deep love for video games, anime, skateboarding, film editing, and acting. He was endlessly creative, always exploring new ways to express himself through art and technology. Skyler was full of life, had a very kind and generous heart and was loved by all who knew him.

He had a special connection with animals and shared a close bond with his emotional support cat, Eugio, who recently brought him comfort and companionship.

Skyler is survived by his parents, Bruce and Loreen Herrell; his grandmothers, Candice McDaniel, Donna Sullivan; great-grandfather, Richard A. Sellers; godparents, Kenneth and Tabitha Nichols; brothers, Dakota Herrell, Damien Nichols, Michael Herrell, Robert Herrell, Tyler Cooper, and Ryan Cooper; sisters, Candy Cooper and Brittney Petosky; honorary uncle, Marcus Riggins; close family friends, Mark Miller and Martha ("Mommy Moo"); his cherished cat, Eugio; as well as many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a wide circle of friends who were touched by his life.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John T. McDaniel, Juel Bretzmann, Bruce R. Herrell; and sister, Haley Ferguson (Woods).

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Whitesburg Recreation Center, 60 Booster Field Road, Whitesburg, GA 30185 from 4 PM - 8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carroll County Animal Shelter, 251 Automation Drive, Carrollton, Georgia 30117.

Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com.

Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangement.