Jerry Dwain Skaggs

Jerry Dwain Skaggs, passed away on the evening of November 18, 2024, at the age of 85.  He was born on April 16, 1939, in Ruble, Missouri to Burnell and Lorene Skaggs.  Jerry was a loving father and a loyal friend with an easy smile, who never met a stranger.  He retired from United Parcel Service after 35 years.  He made the most of his retirement, following his passion for horses, family and friends.  He was rarely seen without his trademark cowboy hat.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Imogene and daughter Debra.  He is survived by his three sisters; Glenda (Jim) George, Barbara Smith, and Roberta (Robert) Copeland, brother; Russell Skaggs, children; Shelia Pigmon, Scott (Suzanne) Pigmon, and Christopher (Kimberly) Skaggs, nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, countless friends, his special friend of 23 years, Carla Moore and his horse, Lad.

Visitation will be 4:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services. The funeral will be on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 10:00am with Pastor David Case officiating and burial at Ellington Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 393 County Road 602, Ellington, MO 63638 or The American Red Cross.

Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to serve the friends and family of Jerry Dwain Skaggs.

Online condolences can be made at www.cwrfcs.com