Melvin Wayne Skaggs, 71, of Campbellsville, KY, the son of the late Hartley Skaggs and Bertie White Skaggs, was born January 7, 1952 in Greensburg, KY and departed this life on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Norton Hospital in Louisville.
Melvin professed faith in Christ and was a member of the Mt. Roberts Baptist Church. He was a woodworker by trade and enjoyed guns, and warplanes, and loved history. Melvin had also served his country in the United States Army Reserves
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Gwendolyn “Gwen” Skaggs
2 daughters: Shannon Graham & husband Mike of Campbellsville and Emily Hatfield & husband Ryan of Virginia Beach, VA
6 grandchildren: Abigayle Graham, Shelby Graham, Silas Hatfield, Neva Hatfield, Julie Hatfield, and Mattie Hatfield
2 brothers & 1 sister: George Skaggs & wife Wanda of Greensburg, Jerry Skaggs of Campbellsville, and Sharry Daniel & husband James of North Carolina
Sister-in-law: Beverley Skaggs of Campbellsville
Funeral Service: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 11:00amET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Road, Campbellsville, KY
Burial: Wilson Cemetery in Gabe
Visitation: Monday, November 6, 2023 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at the funeral home
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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