Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada for Mr. Ernie Gary Skelton, 77, of Grenada, who died on Friday, Oct. 24, in Oxford. Burial will follow in Moore’s Memorial Cemetery in Carroll County. Bro. Richard Flautt will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday, Nov. 1, at McKibben and Guinn.
Ernie was born on Dec. 23, 1947, in Carroll County, the son of the late Clifford Carl Skelton and the late Ruby Lee Huffman Skelton. He was a Christian and a devoted husband, father and grandfather – “Papa.” He worked as a truck driver for more than 30 years, many of those years with Lewis Grocery Division/SuperValu. He and his beloved wife, Rose, were successful business partners, owning and operating Grenada Trading and Pawn as well as Grenada Furniture Company.
Ernie loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing in his younger years. He was also passionate about discussing the Bible and sharing stories with his children and grandchildren. Known for his homemade pickles and pepper sauces, he loved cooking for his family and sharing his creations with friends and loved ones. His loyalty, kindness and deep love for his family and friends will be cherished forever.
In addition to his parents, his beloved wife, Rose Mullen Skelton, and seven brothers, Carl Skelton, Johnny Skelton, Lynn Skelton, Robert Skelton, Mack Skelton, Jerry Skelton and Myron Skelton, preceded Ernie in death.
Survivors include, his two daughters, Cynthia Rose Skelton Haley (Neil) and Mindy Carol Skelton, all of Grenada; five grandchildren, Madison Gray-Rose Haley, Lindsey Diane Skelton Tartt (Tyler and son, JC), Gary Keith Davis (Trista), Angelo Kol Skelton and Maci Nicole Kent, and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Gary Keith Davis, James Neil Haley, Kevin Skelton, Maci Kent, Tyler Tartt and Christian Wolfe. Neal Monk and Dr. Keith Stanford will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada is in charge of arrangements.
