Edward A Skates, Jr, 78, of Fort Walton Beach, FL, passed away Saturday, September 21st, at Emerald Coast, Ft. Walton Beach.
Edward was born in Chattanooga, TN on July 29, 1946, a son of the late Pearl (Lewis) and Edward A Skates, Sr.
He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and had a lawn care business.
Edward is survived by
One Daughter, Michelle Roy (Stevie), of Jamestown, KY.
One Brother, Jim Skates (Elaine), of FL.
He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 on the way.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Bertha Faye Dykes, and 2 brothers David and Richard Skates
Funeral Service will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 29th at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Bro. Stevie Roy officiating.
Friends may visit 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 29th at H. E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY.
Burial in the Jamestown Cemetery. Jamestown, KY, with full military honors by the Russell County Honor Guard.