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Kyle Skelton Obituary
KYLE SKELTON
ALTON — Kyle Richard James Skelton, 16, passed away on Oct. 20, 2016 at Graham Hospital in Canton, Illinois. He had been residing at Renaissance Care Facility in Canton.
He had been battling several health issues since birth. He put a long hard fight up for many years, and he was our little soldier.
Kyle was born Nov. 14, 1999, to Vickie Duckett-Baldwin and Freddie Skelton Jr., and his godmother, Sherry Price, who was his caregiver since birth.
Kyle is survived by his parents, Vickie Duckett-Baldwin and Sherry Price; stepfather, Greg Baldwin; and father, Freddie Skelton all of Alton; four brothers, Ryan Duckett of Edwardsville, Joshua Skelton, Freddie Skelton III, of Alton and David Gates of Carrolton, IL; a sister, Tina Price of Alton; two sisters-in-law, Lynnsey Duckett of Edwardsville and Laura Gates of Carrolton.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Gordon and Emma Windsor, and Fred and Nellie Skelton Sr.; a brother, Jimmy Price.
Cremation Rites have been accorded and no services have been scheduled at this time.
Inurnment will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the funeral home towards funeral expenses.
The family would like to extend a special thank you towards Darts For Kids.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kyle Skelton
Kerastin Walters LPN
October 27, 2016
My sweet boy, I miss you so horribly much. The day you passed you took a piece of my heart with you. My heart and deepest condolences go out to your mom Sherry and the rest of the family. Prayers to all.
Tammy Fox
October 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss.. Freddie, you and your family are in my prayers.
Bruce Brueggemann Formerly Kmart Pharmacy
October 25, 2016
Sherry and family so sorry to read the Kyle had passed. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Nancy Davis
October 25, 2016
Sharing some of the many emergency room visits with you and Sherry has made a special bond and love in my heart great aunt Nancy
Mary Ketterer
October 24, 2016
Vickie and Sherry, I'm so sorry for your loss of Kyle
Mary
carol hayes
October 24, 2016
kyle you were a special little boy we use to transport back and forth to the hospital.we looked forward to transporting you and your caregiver.R.I.P sweet little one Sharon and Carol
October 24, 2016
For all his issues, Kyle always seemed like a happy kid when Sherry would bring him to shop at S-N-S. Thoughts and prayers.
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