Wed “David” Skillern
Wed “David” Skillern, 82, of Rossville, Georgia, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
He was born on March 12, 1943, in Dayton, Tn. David lived in Dayton for over 40 years and was a graduate of Dayton High School. He lived in Rossville for 40 years. He served as deacon of Union Avenue Baptist Church. David retired from Roper Corp in Lafayette with 21 years of service and he was a United States Air Force Veteran having served in Vietnam. David loved the Lord, his family, and his church family. He was a man of many words, and you always knew what he was thinking. David also loved gardening and he was known for the beautiful flowers he grew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dana and Rema Skillern; and brother, Dana Skillern, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Sheila Whaley Skillern; sister, Annette Headlee of Dayton; and several nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be shared with the Skillern family by visiting www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Reverends John Eldridge, James Dotson, and Randy Bivens officiating.
Interment will follow in the Center Point Cemetery in Rock Spring.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to the service at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville.