David Jessop Skewes MD
September 25, 1930
May 15, 2024
David Jessop Skewes MD, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Dublin on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was a member of the Dublin Presbyterian Church and a former Captain in the U. S. Air Force. David graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1956, and began his medical practice in Coalwood, W.Va. He later moved to Dublin, Va., where he practiced until his retirement in 1999. After retirement he enjoyed many years of Grouse and Pheasant hunting, and wildlife management and conservation in Virginia and South Dakota. Known to everyone as “Doc”, he enjoyed spending time with his family and many friends, as well as his beloved dogs. He will truly be missed by all who knew him, please hold tight to all the memories.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Jessop and Effie Anna Gardner Skewes.
Survivors include his wife and sweetheart of over 46 years, Sherry S. Skewes of Dublin; sons, David Skewes of Dublin, Dr. Matt Skewes (Tara) of Radford, and John F. Smith (Tammi) of Suffolk; daughter, Erin Lattanze (Greg) of Front Royal; nephew, William Gardner “Rusty” Skewes of Mooresville; grandchildren, Jessop, Sable, Jacob, Drew, Nick, Tom, Teaghan, Miranda, Audrey, Sophia, Max, and Josie; great grandson, Danny; very special friends and caretakers, Tommy and Lisa Akers; beloved dogs, Savannah, Sue and Hank; and many other relatives and friends.
Doc’s family would like to give a very warm thank you to Dr. Jose Rivero and all of his staff for the care that they provided to Doc over the years.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Dublin Presbyterian Church, 409 Church St., Dublin, VA, with Rev. Tim Boyd and Rev. Mary Ann Armbrister officiating. Graveside services with full military honors at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery.
Immediately following the funeral service on Saturday, May 25th, there will be a Celebration of Life Luncheon at the Skewes residence, 5892 Hanks Avenue, Dublin, VA.
The Skewes family is in the care of the Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com
May 17, 2024 @ 5:44 pm
So sorry for the loss of Dr. Skewes
May 18, 2024 @ 9:44 am
So sorry sweet Sherri for the loss of Doc!! Hugs and prayers for you and family!! Doc was a special man!!
May 20, 2024 @ 11:05 am
Erin, I am so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. I will keep you all in my prayers and thoughts. Sending you hugs.
Robertine “Robbie” Stafford Farley
May 21, 2024 @ 8:00 am
Doc Skewes was as awesome as they get. I had what looked like a broken finger as a teenager, My Mom gives him a call, and he comes into the office on his day off driving a Plymouth Superbird. (May have been a Dodge Daytona) but killer either way. Tells me he had one with a hemi that was way faster but one of his son’s wrapped it up. Matt or David may step in here. And I actually still have a small scar on a finger after I busted it open like a sausage and Doc had to stitch it up for me. Amazing how fast you get service when you are bleeding everywhere! The world will indeed be a lesser place without him and we were the lucky ones to have him around. Rest in peace Doc, you were a man among men.