Kenneth "Kenny" Verl Skaggs' Obituary
Lakeview-Kenneth "Kenny" Verl Skaggs, age 67, of Sheridan passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1953 in Portsmouth, Ohio the third son of Jesse and Betty (Howe) Skaggs. Kenny was raised in the Stanton area where he attended Central Montcalm Schools. He was employed by Electrolux in Greenville. Kenny married Tramma Austin on June 23, 1994 in America Falls, ID. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, music, and was an avid fan of U of M and Lions football as well as Tigers baseball. Kenny loved his family and friends. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the true loves of his life.
Kenny will forever be missed and is survived by his wife, Tramma; children, Deanna Robinson of Sheridan, Robert Stoneham of Belding, Manson (Jo) Stoneham of Rogers City, James Stoneham of Sheridan; 18 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, Greg (Kim) Skaggs of Edmore, Stephen (Sheila) Brigham of Vestaburg, Lyle (Tammy) Brigham of Belding; sister, Colleen Greer of Six Lakes; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his children, Richie, Wendy, and Trudy; grandson, Justin Carter; his parents Jesse and Betty; stepfather, Donald "Buck" Brigham; brothers, Marvin and Calvin Skaggs.
The family will greet friends from 1:00-5:00 PM on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Brigham Funeral Chapel in Lakeview. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
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