Obituary of Gene Lewis Skelton

Gene Lewis Skelton, 81, of Kingwood, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Hopemont State Hospital. Gene was born in Buckhannon, WV on July 8, 1937, a son of the late Lewis and Naomi (Beal) Skelton. He served his country in the United States Army. Gene is survived by a daughter, Tammy Phares and husband, Benjamin of Kingwood, a brother, Pete Skelton and wife Millie of Buckhannon; five grandchildren, Donald Lynch, Benjamin Phares IV, Mickey Gregory, Rose Skelton and Jessica Skelton; two great grandchildren, Kadence Phares and Abe Lynch. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Skelton; a grandson, Gene Bradley Phares; four brothers, Fred, Jeff, Harry and Steve Skelton; three sisters, Dot Baures, Patty Hammer and Vera Barber Friends may call at the Field Funeral Home in Masontown on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 2 pm until the 4pm service time with Rev. Ray Frankhouser officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Preston County Honor Guard and the WVANG Honor Guard. To honor his wishes, cremation services will be provided. Condolences may be extended online to the family at www.fieldfuneralhome.com.