Obituary for Dale Carlton Skeens
Dale Carlton Skeens, age 89 of Dublin passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home.
Born September 9, 1930 in Russell County, Virginia (Lebanon) he was the son of the late Samuel Jefferson Skeens & Mary Fogleman Skeens. His son, Randy Skeens and siblings, Bessie, Stanley, Florence, June, Gaynell, Margaret, Jean & Harry and special stepmother, Sara Skeens also preceded him in death.
Dale retired from Klopman Mills with 39 years of service. He was an accomplished musician, playing bluegrass and old-time country music. He was an excellent mechanic and a Mr. “Fix-it” for his neighborhood. He was a good carpenter, having made a lot of furniture.
He is survived by his
Wife of 68 years
Billie Matheson Skeens – Dublin
Children
Linda Skeens – Blacksburg
Dan Skeens – Pulaski
Brian (Angela) Skeens – Boone, NC
Grandson
Andrew Skeens
Several nieces and nephews
Brother-in-law
Hubert Matheson
Sister-in-law
Mary Ann Skeens
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM – Friday, July 3, 2020 at the Bower Funeral Home-Chapel, Pulaski with Chaplain Todd Triplett & Pastor Dennis Jones officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
The family will receive friends one hour before service time Friday at the Funeral Home and ask that visitors do wear masks and maintain social distancing.
The family would like to Thank Good Samaritan Hospice, for their loving care and in lieu of flowers memorials be sent in Dale’s honor to them @ 1160 Moose Drive Christiansburg, VA 24073
To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com
Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
July 1, 2020 @ 6:22 pm
So sorry to hear this prayers for the family god bless you all
July 2, 2020 @ 5:50 am
So sorry ,prayers for the7 family.
July 2, 2020 @ 7:19 pm
All of my love and sympathy to Linda, my very dear friend, and her family. May all be blessed with care and comfort as you grieve the loss of father, grandfather, husband, and friend. May Divine Love envelop you now and always.
July 1, 2020 @ 9:43 pm
I did not know Dale Skeens at all but if his children are any reflection of him — and I’m sure they are — he must have been a wonderful person. My deepest condolences to all concerned.
July 2, 2020 @ 12:01 am
Sweet Billie and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Dale’s passing. He was always such a gentle, warm and kind man to me. I love you all so much and will be praying for God’s comfort during this time of great sadness. Love, waynette
July 2, 2020 @ 5:57 am
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for the family.
July 2, 2020 @ 9:16 pm
Billie, I’m so sorry. Dale was a good man who loved his family. I’ll always remember what a wonderful volunteer he was, sharing his songs with all the residents in the nursing homes. I pray the good Lord will comfort you, your children and extended family at this sad time.