Skillern, Victor Leon

Member Of Missionary Ridge Baptist Church

  • Thursday, August 13, 2020
Victor Skillern
Victor Skillern

Victor Leon Skillern, 69, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, in Chattanooga. 

He was a 1969 graduate of Riverside High School.  He was a member of Missionary Ridge Baptist Church.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Oddie Mell Skillern. 

He is survived by his sons, Victor L. Skillern Jr. and Darin Skillern; daughters, Candace (Kevin) Roberts and Lacresha Skillern; father, Sidney L. Skillern; sisters, JoAnn Ryce, Veronica Walker; granddaughter, Kieana Ferguson; grandson, Rashawn Dixon; nephews, Charus Ryce Sr., Charus Ryce Jr. and Caleb Ryce; nieces, Natasha Mayfield, Angela Ryce and Sydney Mayfield; other family and friends. 

Public viewing will begin from 3–6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the funeral home. A private funeral service will be held. Interment to be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, at Lakewood Memory Gardens East. 

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 423 622-9995. 

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