Rexford D. Skillman

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Rexford (Rex) D. Skillman, 95, of Bloomington, and previously from Coatesville (Heritage Lake) and Danville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Bloomington.

Born Oct. 30, 1921 in Fairland, he was the youngest of eight children of Leroy and Tilda Jane Jonas Skillman.

After serving in the Navy and graduating from DePauw University, Rex married Patricia Ann Herrington on Dec. 22, 1946 in Danville. Pat preceded him in death in 2008.

Rex worked in sales for Ulrich Chemical before retirement.

He loved golf, driving his Cadillac, college basketball, his home at Heritage Lake and wintering in Naples, Fla.

Rex is survived by his daughters, Susy (Dick) Meacham of Bloomington, and Sally (Nancy) Skillman of Cincinnati; son Scott Skillman of Alpharetta, Ga.; and grandchildren Ellie Meacham, Erin Meacham and Sean Skillman.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 at Baker Funeral Home, Danville, with burial to follow in Danville South Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.bakerfuneralservice.com.