Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
3:17 pm Monday, May 15, 2017

Casey Skidmore

Casey Skidmore of Tuscumbia passed away May 13 at the age of 78. He was a native of Kentucky and had lived in this area for the past 50 years.  

He retired from Robbins Tire after 24 years of service.

Visitation for Mr. Skidmore was May 15 from 10 a.m. until noon at Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville. Services followed at noon in the funeral home chapel with James McCullar officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery, Russellville.

Mr. Skidmore is survived by his spouse 57 years, Minnie Skidmore, and stepson Jerry Pace of Greenville, Mich. Four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his father Bud Skidmore.

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