Lewis Rice Skelton, 72, of Strongsville, OH passed away, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Hospice of Southwest General in Strongsville, OH. He was born February 26, 1947 in Columbus, OH, the son of Lewis R. and Theresa D. (Butts) Skelton. He was a graduate of Upper Arlington High School and received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Ohio Northern University.
Lewis married Trudy Garlock on August 28, 1971 in Kinsman, OH. He worked as a Civil Engineer for the State of Ohio and retired in 2015. Lewis was an avid OSU, Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan.
Lewis is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Trudy Skelton, Strongsville, OH; daughters, Jody (Scott) Hanes, Fremont, OH, Devon (Ryan) Weaver, Brownsmead, OR and Lauren Skelton, Chicago, IL; brothers, Mick Skelton, Dublin, OH and John (Janice) Skelton, Worthington, OH; grandchildren, Megan, Drew, Jack and Ben Hanes and Iris Weaver.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
It was Lewis’s wishes not to have any services.
Online Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Jay Collins
So sorry to hear of Lewis’s death. He was my best friend in high school and my “Best Man.” I fondly remember our jam sessions with Lewis on the Lesile organ and endless basketball games at his house. I also often think of the summer Mickey. Lew and I worked in Zanesville for his dad.
Blair Pride
Deepest sympathy to the family. Echoing Jay Collins, Lew was an endless source of amusement and entertainment…a truly unique individual. The basement jam sessions, driveway basketball games, and general conversations when Lew was participating were always memorable. It has probably been 40-45 years since I’ve seen Lew and/or Trudy but, oddly, I thought of both of them the day before I became aware of Lew’s passing. If Heaven has “court jesters”, Lew will certainly outdo them all.