In Memory

David Skelton - Class Of 1952

David Skelton

David L. Skelton, 86 a resident at Lane House, passed away on January 18, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 8, 1934 to the late Frank and Cordie (Cox) Skelton in Rockville, Indiana. He married Mary Jane Thompson on May 12, 1956 at the Rockville Christian Church. She preceded him in death on August 15, 2018. 

David was a 1952 graduate of Rockville High School. He then proudly served our country in the United States Navy. Once returning home he worked at RR Donnelley. He attended electrical school and began working as a Construction Electrician until retirement. He was a member of IBEW Local 481 and the Browns Valley Christian Church. He enjoyed gardening, wood working, making brooms, and spending time with his family and friends. 

He is survived by his children; Sarah (Jeff) Baker, of Crawfordsville, Susanna (Mark) Rogers, of Crawfordsville, and Sam (Karen) Skelton, of Russellville, TN, seven grandchildren, Rachel (Chad) Scott, Adam (Tricia) Skelton, Danielle Baker, Kaitlyn Baker, Marcus Rogers, Seth (Dana) Skelton, and Samantha Skelton, six great grandchildren, Carter, Frank, Jacob, David, Timothy, and Abigail, and several nieces and nephews. 

David was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Steven Skelton, infant grandson, Patrick Baker, and two brothers. 

Funeral service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Browns Valley Christian Church, 9011 S. State Road 47, Crawfordsville, IN 47933, with Military Honors by the United States Navy and Local Post #72 Honor Guard, and Pastor David Finch officiating. Burial will follow in Indian Creek Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until time of service on Saturday. Masks will be required and social distancing is expected to be followed by those in attendance. Memorial contributions in David’s memory may be made to: The Browns Valley Christian Church Building Fund.