Floyd E. Skaggs, Sr., 83 of 13 Downing Drive, Bradford, formerly of East Main Street, passed away, Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Hamot Medical Center in Erie.
Born February 23, 1937 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Thomas and Hilda (Bedell) Skaggs. He was a 1955 graduate of Bradford High School.
Floyd was enlisted in the United States Air Force on March 1, 1955. He was stationed around the world, including bases in Greenland, Ft Worth, TX, Loring, ME, and Biloxi MS. He was honorably discharged on April 23, 1963. He loved to tell stories about where he served.
On December 8, 1956 in St. Francis Church, he married Brenda P. (Haag) Skaggs who preceded him in death on November 30, 2014.
Floyd had been employed at Control Chief, Pennsilco and later owned and operated Pure Sil Inc.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Veterans of Foreign War, and American Legion.
Surviving are six children, Dennis (Carita) Skaggs, of Bradford, Larry Skaggs, of Pittsburgh, Steven (Kimberly) Skaggs, of Bradford, Janet (Jeffrey) Morris, of Bradford, David Skaggs (Stacy), of Bradford, and Susan Coder, of Philadelphia, two brothers Thomas and Ralph Skaggs, both of Bradford, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Floyd E. Skaggs, Jr., who died December 28, 2002, and two brothers, Robert "Bobby" Skaggs and Harold Skaggs.
Floyd's family invites their family and friends to view a Celebration of Life for Floyd to be streamed online at www.hollenbeckcahill.com on Thursday April 23, 2020, at 11:00 am with Rev. Raymond Gramata, pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating, followed by Military Honors and committal services in St. Bernard Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association PO BOX 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.
Funeral arraignments are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com