Kenneth Douglas Skaggs Jr., 56, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his home with his loved ones. He was born Tuesday, December 20, 1966, in Fredericktown. He was the son of Kenneth D. Skaggs and Shirley Ann (Sander) Patrick. Doug enjoyed driving dump trucks and sealing parking lots and driveways. He was a huge fan of Elvis music but he most enjoyed being a grandpa and spending time with his family.
Doug was preceded in death by his father as well as a sister, Tammy Stark; his grandparents, Kennard & Anna (Foist) Skaggs, and Clarence & Emma Sander.
Doug is survived by his wife, Debbie Jean (Rector) Skaggs; children, Ryan DeGonia, Kyle Skaggs (Emily), Riley Skaggs; stepchildren, Megan Wadlow, and Daniel Noll II; grandchildren, Karsyn, Letty, Haedyn, Hunter, Kayden, Kamden; siblings, Terry Ann Lorance (Donald), Keith Skaggs (Linda), Alisha Thacker (Micha), Shawn Skaggs (Tina), Peggy Sieli (Ron), and Pam Boyer. Doug is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre. Visitation will resume on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 9:00 AM until service time of 11:00 AM with Pastor Darryl Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow at Bonne Terre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to American Cancer Society. View obituary and share condolences online at czboyer.com
Services
Visitation:
Thursday, July 13, 2023
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
C.Z. Boyer & Son - Bonne Terre
313 Benham St.
Bonne Terre, Missouri 63628
Funeral Service:
Friday, July 14, 2023
11:00 am
C.Z. Boyer & Son - Bonne Terre
313 Benham St.
Bonne Terre, Missouri 63628
Graveside Service:
Friday, July 14, 2023
12:15 pm
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Kenneth Douglas Skaggs 's name.
thank you tina!!!
I went to school with Doug at the old Bonne Terre Elementary. I remember him as a caring person who was very kind. Every time I saw Doug later in life, he would always stop whatever he was doing to visit with me. We lost a good one.
I heart goes out to his family.
thank you jeff
thank you rob and tracy. doug was a very nice guy. he would do anything for anyone. his heart was big and it did have alot of love in it. please continue to pray for me and the family. love you guys
pastor thank you for not only your kind words but also everything you and bella have done for my family and I during this difficult time. please continue to pray for us as we struggle with reality of doug not being here with us.
thank you Judy. (this is Debbie)