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1949
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2021
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James Skees Obituary
He was born Sept. 19, 1949, in Lexington, graduated from Murray State University and was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Jim was a member of the Serenity Club and the third generation owner/agent at State Farm, now known as Jim Skees State Farm Insurance Agency in Elizabethtown.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Potter Skees; his parents, Hilary Richard Skees Sr. and Eileen Kelley Skees; and four siblings, Mark Kelley Skees, David Vahey Skees, Stephanie Marie Skees and Patrick O'Brian Skees.
Survivors include a brother, Hilary Skees (Sue) of Lexington; two sisters, Anne Skees Baird (Roger) of Carlisle and Rebecca Skees Vonderheide (Joel) of Lexington; two stepdaughters, Debra Sutton Burke (Steven) and Virginia Sutton Powell (Gary); 11 nieces and nephews and 17 grandnieces and grandnephews.
A funeral Mass is at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at St. James Catholic Church in Elizabethtown.
Visitation begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. James Catholic Church, 307 W. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown, KY 42701.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Ricky Hamilton
June 9, 2021
Been a customer of his since 1983 Home and Cars. Just heard of his passing ...Wishing the family my condolences as i lost my wife last year. So i know the pain and grief your going thru. I will pray for your family . He will be missed
Deborah Butler
June 7, 2021
Jim Skees, you will be missed my friend. Larry and I have often joked that it is your fault that I have been in service to those around me for so long. Thank you for telling me I had to be, it certainly has given me a life beyond anything we could have dreamt of. We love you.
June 1, 2021
May the God of comfort bring the family peace.
Judy and Sam Conway
June 1, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers for the family.
Joe Clark
May 30, 2021
Rest in peace my old friend and colleague.
Virginia Powell
May 30, 2021
My thoughts and prayers for Jim's family and friends.I will cherish his memory.I loved him so much.
Ginny Powell
May 30, 2021
My thoughts and prayers to Jim's family and friends. I loved him so much.
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