Mr. Melvin M. (Widowmaker) Skeen
April 20, 1948 - February 15, 2021
Charleston, WV
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Mr. Melvin M. (Widowmaker) Skeen
April 20, 1948 - February 15, 2021
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Melvin (Widowmaker) Skeen, 72 of Charleston died Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 due to respiratory failure contributed to by Covid.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Dennie and Anna (Shamblin) Skeen; brothers, Thomas Skeen, Michael Skeen; and sister Ester M. Skeen
Mel is survived by his loving wife Belinda Skeen; son Joseph (Sharayah) Skeen; daughter Jenica Skeen Showman; sisters Margaret (Joe) Bolar and Diana (Allen) Arden; five grandchildren; sister in-laws Agnes Skeen and Sharon Skeen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mel graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School class of 66. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran serving in the 101st Airborne. He was President of Dying Breed MC and had served as an officer in several Motorcycle organizations. He loved to play Santa and would hand out gifts from his motorcycle. He was also a diehard WVU football fan.
Due to Covid, Mel is being cremated and a Celebration of his life will be held later this summer.
You may send condolences to the family at:www.barlowbonsall.com
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
8 responses to Mr. Melvin M. (Widowmaker) Skeen
Amber coble says:
February 18, 2021
Widowmaker you have always been someone I looked up to without you and Belinda I would have been lost while pregnant with Madison I love you to the moon and back
Kim Crum says:
February 18, 2021
You were a great person. You will be missed by all. Fly high. R. I. P.
Cynthia Wingo and Brian Jarrett says:
February 18, 2021
Mel will be greatly missed. We didn’t get to know him well except thru what Belinda told me (Cynthia Wingo). We truly hoped he would recover so we could have a double date. But the Lord needed him now. We will meet in Heaven. Belinda, we will be in touch soon. We love you so much.