John Gilbert Skeen

John Gilbert Skeen, age 59, of Denton passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Mr. Skeen was born in Randolph County on December 1, 1959 to John Robert and Colette Freeman Skeen, who preceded in him in death. John was a 1978 graduate of Southwestern Randolph High School. John loved race cars, especially drag racing, his friends, and the community of Farmer.

He is survived by his sister, Teresa S. Bobbitt and husband Marvin of Durham; nephew, Marvin Bobbitt IV; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Gravel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Denton with Rev. Scott Hardy officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gravel Hill Baptist Church, 6737 Gravel Hill Rd., Denton, NC 27239.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Skeen family.