Jesse Charles Skaggs

Jesse Charles Skaggs of Ironton, MO passed away on May 16, 2020 at the age of 95 years, 10 months, 2 day. He was born July 14, 1924 in Dillard, MO to the late James Holbert and Bertie Addlean Askins Skaggs. On July 23, 1945 Jesse was united in marriage to Helen Dorothy Weiss who preceded him in death on March 23, 2016. To this union two children were born; Georgia Addlean Campbell who passed away on May 18, 2006, and James Edward Skaggs and wife Joyce who survive. Also surviving Jesse are a sister, Shirley Mitchell and husband Buddy, seven grandchildren; Justin Skaggs, Natalie Henson, Ronnie Rothlisberger, Rhonda Aubuchon, Elizabeth Moore, Steven Campbell, and Richard Campbell, 25 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and many more loving family members and friends. Jesse is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Helen, his daughter Georgia, five brothers; Louia Skaggs, Heasel Skaggs, James Skaggs, his twin Georgie Skaggs, Homer Ray Skaggs, and 4 sisters; Bonnie Phegley, Mae Baker, Addlean Weiss, Barbara Wisdom. As a 19 year old young man Jesse served his country in the United States Army during World War II. While serving his country, he was injured in battle on April 19, 1945 and was awarded the Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Battle Stars, and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars. He was honorably discharged from service on September 19, 1945 from Company K, 32nd Infantry with the rank of Sergeant. When Jesse returned home, he went to work for the Bismarck School System and for 31 years he worked as their maintenance worker and custodian, working his way up to supervisor. Jesse Charles Skaggs will be missed by all who had the honor to know and love him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 11:00 am from the Iron Mountain Assembly of God. Interment will follow in the Doe Run Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2020 beginning at 5:00 pm and lasting until 8:00 pm from Cole Family Funeral Home in Ironton. Pastor Allen Teal will be officiating the services. Online condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com We ask guests to please remember to practice safe social distancing.

Jesse Charles Skaggs

July 14, 1924 - May 16, 2020