of Cotter, AR
March 25, 1934 - June 21, 2014
Gary Gene Skiver, age 80, of Cotter, Arkansas passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014, in Gassville, Arkansas. He was born March 25, 1934, in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Jack and Martha (Biggers) Skiver. He was a resident of Baxter County for most of his life.
Mr. Skiver married Barbara McFarland on August 23, 1956, in Mountain Home. He served in the United States Air Force for four years. He worked for Baxter Lab for 23 years. He had a love for history, especially that of Baxter County and the State of Arkansas. He was a member of Baxter County Historical Society and the First Baptist Church of Flippin, where he was an ordained deacon. He was a proud graduate of MHHS where he was a football and track letterman. He loved watching the Razorbacks play football and basketball and listening to Bomber football.
Mr. Skiver is survived by his wife: Barbara Skiver of Cotter, Arkansas, a daughter: Sonya Hickman and husband Randy of Rogers, Arkansas, a son: Mark Skiver and wife Darla of Alma, Arkansas, three grandchildren: Sarah Gillmer and husband Jeff of Springdale, Arkansas, Nathan Hickman and wife Tera of Bella Vista, Arkansas and Hannah Hickman of Russellville, Arkansas, two great-grandchildren: Rachel Gillmer and Jase Hickman and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers: Elmer, Melvin, Rudolph and Norman and three sisters: Thelma, Bonnie and Lois.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Steve Martin officiating. A visitation will be Tuesday from Noon until 9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Flippin Building Fund or Baxter House Daycare.
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.
I wish we could've been there to pay our respects to uncle Gary. Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara,
I was just told today (June 25th) of Gary's passing. I am so sorry. Gary always had a ready smile and a friendly word. Gary believed in GOD.
Barbara,
I was just told today (June 25th) of Gary's passing. I am so sorry. Gary always had a ready smile and a friendly word. Gary believed in GOD.
We love you and have had all of you on our minds. Gary was a complete friend in every kind of way and a fellow minister in our church and in our lives.
We feel close to all of the family and pray you feel the Lord's blessing as you seek, comfort and healing.
We love you and are praying for you.
Leroy and Betty Joyce Stringfield
I have known Gary most of my life and he has always been helpful and smiling and easy to be around. I remember how much he liked my coffee cakes when ya'll visited us in Memphis. I also remember that he found my duplex when I first moved here. I'm glad I knew him and I will see him again in Heaven and get my big hug that he always had for me.
To the Skiver family,
So sorry for your loss. I'll never forget his smile and kind words at church while growing up. May the lord be with you during this difficult time.
so sorry to hear about Gary I worked with him at Baxter when I first started working he was a very nice guy my prayers are with you
We will always remember Gary's smile and his kind, gentle ways! He will be missed by all who knew him; your family will be in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. He was a very nice man with a ready smile. Hugs to all of Gary's family. May God bless you all.
Barbara and family
So sorry tor read of Gary passing. He was a great friend to me when I worked at Baxter House Adult Day Care. May God Bless comfort you during this time
Barb and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Gary was a wonderful man. In the years I worked with him at Baxter I can't recall a time ever seeing him without a ready smile. He possessed a kind and gentle spirit. I pray you will find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Although I did not know Gene, he was a first cousin of mine (Price Biggers, brother of Martha, was my father) I am sorry for your loss. I wish I could have known him. May your faith bring you comfort and the peace of our Lord.
Barbara, Sonya, Mark, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara,
Our prayers are with you and your family as you go through this time of grief. Gary will be missed by many, but I praise God that he has prepared a place for his saints and Gary is there now, rejoicing and praising God. We'll meet again I'm sure.
I will miss the times we met for lunch on Sundays. If there are deserts in Heaven, Gary is in line now, helping himself to some cake and ice cream. I know there is a big smile on his face.
If there is anything Anita and I can do to help make this time easier, please let us know. We love you.
Ed and Anita Ramsey
Barbara,
We wish to extend to you and your family our deepest and heartfelt sympathy during this time of loss. We always enjoyed seeing you and your dear husband at Historical Society events or local festivals. Please accept our condolences. We will keep you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller
So very deeply saddened to hear of my dear uncle's death. Will have you all in my prayers tonight. Love Glenna Sue
I will miss Gary a lot. It was a pleasure to take care of him.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember Mr. Skiver as a very kind, gentle soul. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Much love,
Diane Hickman
Barbara and Family:
So sorry to hear about Gary.We went through high school together,and watched him play football for the Bombers.
Also worked together on a lot of Class Reunions.He loved those.
His cousin Wanda married my cousin Ray George and we shared family memories.
Take Care of each Other.
My Love to All
Velara