Royal Eugene Skelley's Obituary
Royal Eugene Skelley 90 of Decatur died Friday January 6, 2006 in St. Mary's Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating his life will be 10:00 am Tuesday January 10, 2006 in St. Patrick Catholic Church. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church. View the on-line obituary and send condolences to the Skelley Family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Royal was born on September 24, 1915 in Decatur, IL the son of Royal Gervis and Augusta Cecilia Downing Skelley. He was a lifelong member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He had worked for Mueller Company retiring after 34 years of service. He married Rosemary Collett on June 1, 1940 in Decatur. She preceded him in death in January of 1968.
Surviving are his sons, Jim Skelley Lynda of Decatur; Bob Skelley Connie of Mt. Zion; Tom Skelley Janet of Decatur; John Skelley of Pegream, TN; Dan Skelley Candace of Maroa; daughters Peg Hayes Bob of Decatur; Sister Rosemary Skelley O.S.U. of Decatur; brothers, Edward Skelley Lila of Decatur; Paul Skelley Toni of Decatur; sisters, Marion Skelley of Decatur; Norma Nester of Houston, TX;19 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, many nieces, and many nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother, Don Skelley, one sister, Yvonne Bennett and two grandsons, Caleb Skelley and Bob Hayes.
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