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Johnny SKILES Obituary
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SKILES, Johnny Ray 72, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday October 23, 2012 in his residence. He was born October 11, 1940 in Weeksbury, Kentucky, the son of John H. and Sadie (Sword) Skiles. Johnny was a member of Forest Valley Free Will Baptist Church. He served his county in the United States Air Force. He worked and retired from International / Navistar after forty-two years. Survivors include his wife Barbara Jean (Haney) Skiles; sister, Zanada Eloise (Donald) McDavid; three brothers, Gary (Julinia) Skiles; Larry (Carol) Skiles and Billy (Lilly) Skiles all of Springfield and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Charles E. Skiles; three brothers, Clester, Ronald, and Daniel Skiles. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Forest Valley Free Will Baptist Church, 1821 Troy Road, where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Del Wallace officiating. Entombment will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. The family is being served by LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Tim Vogel and Family
October 27, 2012
May the risen Lord give you comfort and peace during this time of loss.
Ron & Barb Reynolds
October 26, 2012
Larry,Carol and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 25, 2012
John, it was a pleasure working with you through the years and having you as a dear friend.God bless you and your family. Bill and Barbara Seitz.
Tom and Rita Knepper
October 25, 2012
We were shocked to see that Johnny Ray passed away. He was so instrumental in leading us both to find salvaation through Jesus Christ. Our prayers and love, Barb and to all of the family.
Ruth Windsor
October 25, 2012
Thoughts and prayers for our entire family with the loss of Uncle Johnny Ray. He was such an inspiration to us all.
October 25, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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