Jerry Lee Skipwith

Obituary For Jerry Lee Skipwith

Jerry Lee Skipwith, son of the late Moses Skipwith and Rachel N. Skipwith was born on March 2, 1946 in Mecklenburg County, VA. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at his home in Clarksville, VA.

During his life, Jerry enjoyed working with his hands. He was a hard worker and would help all who asked. He worked as a cook and handyman in various settings completing tasks such as yard work, home repairs and gardening. His hobbies were walking and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his family and he loved to make people laugh.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories; one daughter, Susan Elam of Skipwith, VA; two sons, Moses Skipwith and Jerry Skipwith of Philadelphia, PA; two sisters, Alice Revis (Fred), Mozelle Royster (Arthur) of Clarksville, VA; one brother, James Skipwith (Elnita) of Clarksville, VA and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

In addition, Jerry was preceded in death by one sister; Edna Townes (Andrew) of Clarksville, VA and three brothers; William Skipwith (Gladys) of Washington, DC, Graham Skipwith (Joann) and Clarence Skipwith of Clarksville,VA.

When I’m Gone

When I come to the end of my journey

And I travel my last weary smile

Just forget if you can that I ever frowned

And remember only the smile

Forget unkind words that I have spoken

Remember some good I have done

Forget that I ever had heartache

And remember I’ve had loads of fun

Forget that I’ve stumbled and blundered

And sometimes fell by the way

Remember I have fought some hard battles

And won, ere the close of the day

Then forget to grieve for my going

I would not have you sad for a day

But in summer just gather some flowers

And remember the place where I lay

And come in the shade of the evening

When the sun points the sky in the west

Stand for a few moments beside me

And remember only my best