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Terry Skaggs Obituary
He was born on March 24, 1960, in Hayti, MO, to William Harvey and Lucretia Darline (nee Crum) Skaggs.
Terry was a roofer and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed talking on the phone to his cousin Donna Gail three to four times a week for hours at a time and absolutely loved being an uncle and spending time with his entire family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Harvey and Lucretia Darline Skaggs and great-nephews, William Lee Lawrence Clanney and Paul Lawrence Clanney, III.
Terry is survived by his sisters, Sharon (Paul) Clanney, Sr., Collinsville, IL, Deborah Skaggs, Collinsville, IL; nieces, Sherry Fite, Heather Kay (Danny) Guffey; nephew, Paul L. Clanney, Jr.; great-nephews, BJ (Tami) Schlechter, Brandon (Cierra) Schlechter, Zachariah (Tay) Wilhold, Dakota Guffey, Kaeden Guffey, Leiam Clanney; great-niece, Arabella Clanney; great great-nephews, Luka Schlechter, Axel Schlechter; great-great niece, Skylar Bunetta; many beloved aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home to aid in funeral expenses.
Memorial Visitation: Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL
Memorial Service: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 12:00 pm, at Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL
Clergy: Pastor Ron Habermehl
Interment: St. John's Cemetery, Collinsville, IL
Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home, Collinsville, IL
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515 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234
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