James Gordon Skidmore, Jr.
June 10, 1921 ~ July 18, 2010
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
James Gordon Skidmore, Jr., of Sharon Rd., Fairview, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at St. Joseph Campus, Mission Hospitals.
Born on June 10, 1921 in Barnard, MO, Mr. Skidmore was a son of the late James G., Sr., and Effie Dougan Skidmore. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Lyle Walter Bissell.
Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving his country from 1942 to 1946 aboard the USS Blaklee.
Jim graduated from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, with a degree in business. He worked for 34 years at Caltex Petroleum Corp. (Chevron), and retired as Vice President of Human Resources in 1984.
Having resided most of his life in Norwalk, CT, Jim then moved to Fairview, where he lived with his wife Janet, of 64 years.
Jim traveled extensively throughout the world and resided in Bombay, India, with his family for two years. In recent years, he enjoyed gardening, cruising, crossword puzzles, and watching professional sports.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Mason Skidmore; daughter, Pamela Skidmore Bissell, of Half Moon Bay, CA; son, James G. Skidmore, III, and wife Claire; of Chalfont, PA; and grandchildren, Matthew G., and Allison Claire Skidmore.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Wildlife Federation at online.nwf.org.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting his family.
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Jan – We were all shocked when we saw Jim’s obituary in today’s paper. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family. You and Jim have been so kind to us. If there is anything we can ever do, you know all you have to do is call.
sincerely,
Barbara, Bill, Caileigh, and Alyssa
Jan I am so sorry to hear about James.
Jan Ralph & I are so sorry for the lost of your true love. Our prayers will be w/ you.
Jan, we think of you folks every time we pass by. We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss stopping for a visit with Jim on the road.
I am sorry to hear of Jim. I will miss talking with him when visiting my son. May the Lord comfort you and give you and your family strength in this hour.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Grandma, the many fond memories I have shared with Grandpa will always live on. I have no doubt that Grandpa lived his life to the fullest and the traveling he has done is evidence that no matter the place, or the age one is never too old to see or learn something new. I will always remember the stories Grandpa told of the many places he has been and the diverse situations he had experienced with different cultures. My sincere condolences.
All my love,
Allison
our sorrow and sympathy are with you on the loss of a wonderful father and husband.
Art and Nortma
Jan I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim.I remember him well with the family in Norwalk.We all have many cherished memories of all the times we all shared in those days.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Leslie
and all the 4 legged ones here that are part of the Scudamore extended family.
Dear Janet,
I was very sorry to learn of Jim’s passing. I enjoyed seeing him on my visits to your home – he was a true gentleman. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leah