Wayne Skelton

Wayne Skelton
Otis Wayne Skelton, 78, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, S.C.
Born on April 3, 1943 in Royston, he was the son of the late Otis Farris Skelton and Pauline Gaines Skelton. Mr. Skelton was co-owner of K & W Plumbing & Electrical. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, where he was a former deacon, member of the kitchen crew, and a former member of the choir. He also played church softball and volunteered his time for VBS, the Valentines Banquet and Halloween Festival. He also played on several Industrial league softball teams and loved the Atlanta Braves.
Survivors include two daughters: Paula Skelton of Bowman, Tracy Willett (Rev. Gary) of Martinsburg, West Va.; one son, Kevin Skelton (Annie) of Royston; eight grandchildren: Jonathan Bowers, Candice Bowers, Sarah Ruby (James), Kyle Bowers, Abigail McFarland (Ryan), Timothy Willett, Samuel Willett (Christina), Henley Skelton; nine great-grandchildren: Hannah McFarland, Kalijah Kessler, Micah Ruby, Adaline McFarland, Killian Bowers, Seth McFarland, Kratos Bowers, Elias McFarland, and Noah Ruby; a brother, Randy Skelton (Dell) of Hartwell and a sister, Linda S. Childs of Conyers. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 58 years, Doris McCurley Skelton and two sisters: Camilla S. Mize and Carol S. Pilgrim.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church with the Rev. Jason Webb, Rev. Gary Willett and Rev. Nate Bunner officiating. Burial was in the Nancy Hart Memorial Park.  
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 2973 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, GA 30643 or American Cancer Society, 105 West Park Drive, Suite C, Athens, GA 30606.
The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell was in charge of all arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com.