Oreal Odis Skidmore
August 9, 1921 ~ February 10, 2021
Oreal Odis Skidmore, 99, of Westphalia, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at Westphalia Hills Stone Bridge Senior Living in Westphalia.
He was born August 9, 1921, in Okauchee, Oklahoma, the son of the late Owen Odis and Lena (Affentranger) Skidmore.
He was united in marriage on April 15, 1941, to Minnie Olevia Sherwood who preceded him in death on June 17, 1996. On May 27, 2000, in Linn, Missouri, he married Mary Jo Helmig Ridenhour who survives.
Oreal began working by milking cows, mining in Colorado, farming, logging, and eventually started and operated Skidmore Lumber Company. He retired in 1994 when he sold the business to his sons.
He was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Judge, Missouri. He enjoyed spending time with his family, having a strong work ethic, and most of all, his devotion to his Church and God.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo Skidmore, Freeburg; three sons, Odis (Penny) Skidmore, Moberly; Howard (Debbie) Skidmore, Freeburg; Douglas (Brenda) Skidmore, Freeburg; three daughters, Mary (Lloyd) Graham, Rolla; Jackie Bullock, Borger, TX; Betty (Don) Bodine, Moberly; one brother, Johnny (Mary) Skidmore, Cortez, CO; two sisters, Margie Spruell, Pampa, TX; Dora (Leroy) Winters, Farmington, NM; 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Lena; wife, Minnie Skidmore; two sons, Jerry Skidmore and Kenneth Skidmore; three brothers, Frank, Freddy, and Walter Skidmore; and three sisters, Leona Poole, Roma Overland, and Billie Jean Barrick.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia with Pastor Perry Wolfe officiating.
Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery in Belle, Missouri.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are suggested while in attendance.
Memorials are suggested to the Solid Rock Baptist Church.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born August 9, 1921, in Okauchee, Oklahoma, the son of the late Owen Odis and Lena (Affentranger) Skidmore.
He was united in marriage on April 15, 1941, to Minnie Olevia Sherwood who preceded him in death on June 17, 1996. On May 27, 2000, in Linn, Missouri, he married Mary Jo Helmig Ridenhour who survives.
Oreal began working by milking cows, mining in Colorado, farming, logging, and eventually started and operated Skidmore Lumber Company. He retired in 1994 when he sold the business to his sons.
He was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Judge, Missouri. He enjoyed spending time with his family, having a strong work ethic, and most of all, his devotion to his Church and God.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo Skidmore, Freeburg; three sons, Odis (Penny) Skidmore, Moberly; Howard (Debbie) Skidmore, Freeburg; Douglas (Brenda) Skidmore, Freeburg; three daughters, Mary (Lloyd) Graham, Rolla; Jackie Bullock, Borger, TX; Betty (Don) Bodine, Moberly; one brother, Johnny (Mary) Skidmore, Cortez, CO; two sisters, Margie Spruell, Pampa, TX; Dora (Leroy) Winters, Farmington, NM; 30 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Lena; wife, Minnie Skidmore; two sons, Jerry Skidmore and Kenneth Skidmore; three brothers, Frank, Freddy, and Walter Skidmore; and three sisters, Leona Poole, Roma Overland, and Billie Jean Barrick.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia with Pastor Perry Wolfe officiating.
Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery in Belle, Missouri.
The general public is welcome to attend the services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are suggested while in attendance.
Memorials are suggested to the Solid Rock Baptist Church.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of oreal. I have known the skidmore family for nearly 50 years. One thing to bring comfort should be knowing he is in heaven now healed and at peace with God. I pray for God to bless the skidmore family with peace and strength during this difficult time.
I have known Mr Skidmore for 40 years he was a great man God bless him and the family
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We will miss taking Oreal to church every Sunday. But we know he has no more pain and walking the golden road in Heaven now.
May you find comfort in loving memories, strength in the support of those who care & hope in each new day. Thinking of you and your family, Chelsea!
Our condolences to the family of Oreal Skidmore from Clarence & Dorthie Getman, Scott & Karan Bohannan and family, & Les & Julie Bohannan and family
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Many hugs to his family. Love cousins Barbara Skidmores kids. Machelle, Amanda, and Justin.
Mary Jo and the Family, Our sincere sympathy for your loss. From the Schmutzler Family
Our hearts are with you during this time.
With our deepest sympathy,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Praying your family experiences Gods grace and comfort during this time. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.
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My sincere sympathy. His success is a great example for all who follow him and gives testimony to how hard work does indeed bring blessings.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love Mike, Beverly Sinks