Steve Skillman

Steve Skillman, 69, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at his residence in Dawsonville, GA.

He was born August 17, 1949, in Shelbyville, to John William Skillman and Lucille (Benefiel) Skillman.

He married Vicki D. (Conover) Skillman April 1970 and she survives.  He is also survived by his son, Steve (Tiffanie) Skillman, Jr. of Trafalgar, IN; daughter Stacy Easley of Cumming, GA; grandchildren, Megan Hoffman of Indianapolis, IN; Andrew Lamar of Franklin, IN; Claire Skillman of Trafalgar, IN; Madison Easley of Cumming, GA; and Lexi Easley of Cumming, GA; great-grandchild, Jonas Lamar Hoffman of Indianapolis, IN; sisters Jo Ann Skillman of Jacksonville, FL; and Mary Roy of Greenfield, IN; and brother, Jim Skillman of Shelbyville, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert William Skillman of Jacksonville, FL, and Thomas Dale Skillman of Shelbyville, IN; sisters, Patricia Ann Hutchinson and Marilyn Sue Imel, both of Shelbyville, IN.

Steve attended Brown's Bridge Church of Cumming, GA.  He was a manufacturing supervisor for over 20 years at Reliance Electric before retiring January 4, 2013.

He served in the U.S. Army Reserve.  Steve enjoyed golfing, fishing, watching basketball, working in the yard.  His favorite times were spent playing with the grandkids and being with his family.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to Noon, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Services, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at Noon at the funeral home with Reverend Brian Clark officiating.

Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contribution may be made to the following ; Browns Bridge Church at www.brownsbridge.org/engage/give ) or Wounded Warrior Project ( www.support.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate

Funeral Directors, Greg, Sheila, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve the Skillman family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .