Robert Henry Skelton, Sr., 78, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025. He was born in Yorkshire, England to John and Grace (Evenden) Skelton on November 5, 1947. Robert was a United States Army Veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He married Silva (Roystan) Skelton on February 28, 2018, living his best life.
Along with his wife he leaves behind Robert Enoch Skelton (Josie and Stevie), Robert Henry Skelton, Jr. (Breezly, Elizabeth, Audrey, and Kylen), Andrew J Roystan (Gage and Dominic), Heaven-Leigh S. Dery, Shayle D. Dery-Roystan, Kevin W. R. Rathborn, and Amanda (Willow and T. J.).
Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Skelton; beloved aunt, Grace; uncle, Nick; and beautiful daughter, Rebecca Apreah.
Robert was able to love each and every one of his seven children in his own quietness. He was quiet in life and he wanted to be quiet in his death. Per his wishes there will be no services.
Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services by Wappner is honored to serve the Skelton family.
