Jerry D. Skidmore, 78, of Gassaway, WV, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at CAMC General.

Son of the late Denzil and Leoma Skidmore, he was born on November 7, 1942 in Sutton, WV.

He married Sally (Lemon) Skidmore on June 1, 1962 after graduating from Nashville Diesel School.  Jerry retired from Praxair where he worked as a Cryogenics Technician.  He had a passion for cars, motorcycles and NASCAR races.

Jerry will be forever remembered by his wife of 58 years, Sally Skidmore; children, Deborah (Jeff) Reed and Jerry (Becky) Skidmore; granddaughters, Jessica Paige Reed and Jessica Joelle (Cory) Bontrager; great-grandchildren, Ian and Maggie; brothers, Robert (Jo) Means and Stephen Skidmore, step-brothers Ed (Lib) Stewart and Terry (Irene) Stewart and numerous nieces and nephews.

His funeral service will be 2 P.M.  Friday, March 19^th at the Gassaway United Methodist Church, 710 Braxton St., Gassaway, WV.  The family will receive guests at the church two hours prior to the funeral at the church.

Interment will be in the Bealls Mill Cemetery, Gassaway.

In lieu of flowers, Sally has requested donations be made in Jerry’s memory to “Hearts of Hope”, 136 Lee Street, Gassaway, WV  26624.

Words of comfort and fond memories may be extended to the family at www.roachfuneralhome.com.

Service of Roach Funeral Home, Gassaway.