Skeens, Delano Gary

Passed: 2012-03-12

Age: 75

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2012-03-15

Information: Delano Gary Skeens, 75, of Leon WV, passed away March 12, 2012 at Cabell-Huntington Hospital, Huntington, following an extended illness.  He was born October 31, 1936 in Big Ugly WV, a son of Lawrence A. Skeens of Proctorville OH, and the late Gracie Marie (Farley) Skeens.  His wife, Jo Ann Skeens, and a sister, Mary Frances Collier, also preceded him in death.  He was a retired vending machine mechanic for Canteen Service, was an avid fisherman, and member of the Ravenswood Freewill Baptist Church.  Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Benjamin and Loretta Skeens of Mt. Sterling OH, Delano G., Jr. and Marcia Skeens of Orient OH and Lawrence and Simone Skeens of Columbus OH; daughters, Betty Brotherton of Leon, and Bonnie Pistelli and her husband, Lowell, of Ripley; 24 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, and special extended family and friends, Rick Donohew, Sharon Skeens, Teresa and Dale Miller, and Jeana German.  Service will be 2 pm Thursday, March 15, 2012, at Casto Funeral Home Chapel, Evans, with the Rev. Benjamin Riggleman officiating.  Burial will follow in the Creston Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to time of service.  Email condolences may be sent to castofh@gmail.com.