Nov. 7, 1954-July 13, 2006

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Ronald Lee Skelton, 51, North Vernon, formerly of Indianapolis, died Thursday at his residence.

Born in Avilla, he was the son of James O. and Eleanor I. Shinn Skelton.

He was a self-employed drywall finisher.

Surviving are his mother, Eleanor I. Shinn Skelton, North Vernon; brothers, A. Keene Skelton, North Vernon, D. Joseph Skelton and William D. Skelton, both of Avon; sisters, Rebecca H. Chlumsky of Indianapolis, and Cathleen P. Beaudin, Hammondsport, N.Y.; seven nieces and seven nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, and brothers, James P. Skelton and Kerry L. Skelton.

Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service, Stirling Gerber Chapel, Indianapolis, assisted with arrangements.

A graveside memorial service is set for Sunday, July 23 at Croy Creek Cemetery, Reelsville, with William F. Speckin officiating.