George Roy Skaggs was born on February 14, 1940 in the Oak Grove Community.  He was the son of Gifford and Maggie McGrew Skaggs.  He was married to Betty Jane Carnes Skaggs.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughters: Tami Akridge (Bruce), and Tara McDavid (Michael) and his grandchildren: Grasen and Marinah Akridge, Tessa Evans (John) and Micah McDavid and one great-grandchild, Lily Evans.  His sisters: Irene Cain and Emily Cannon and a brother, Hillary Skaggs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gifford and Maggie Skaggs, a brother, Earnest Thomas Skaggs and his father and mother in law, Ed and Margaret Carnes.

He was a member of Clarkson Church of Christ, and loved his church family.  He was very proud of his daughters, son-in-laws, grandchildren, grand son-in-law and great grand child.

He loved to drive just exploring new roads, finding antique stores and loved working as a passtime around his home.

He retired from Johnson-Controls with 25 years and worked several years as a truck driver in Louisville.  After retiring, he still worked at Crop Production, driving a truck, caretaker at Grayson Springs and mowing other properties.