Robert Bartow Skelton III

Robert Bartow Skelton III – You probably knew him as Bobby. Bobby was born March 8, 1945 and died November 20, 2015, at age 70. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at Memory Chapel with Rev. Bart Latner officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Gardens with Memory Chapel Funeral Home, A Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to service.His spirit will live on through his wife, Sue Price Skelton; daughters, Kimberly Skelton Baggett (Mark) and Kristy Skelton Hannah Hamner (Randy); son, Robert Bartow Skelton IV aka Bart (Alison); grandchildren, Scott Hannah, Dustan Moseley, Taylor Baggett, Tori Skelton, Sumner Baggett, Alexis Hannah, Lauren Baggett, Hunter Edwards, Laney Skelton, Allie Skelton, Wes Hamner (Marie) and Blake Hamner (Liz); and great grandchildren, Kase Cottingham, Lily Hamner and Grady Hamner. Bobby and Sue were married 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Bartow Skelton Jr. and Clara Evelyn Moore Skelton; and beloved sister and brother in law, Sue and Larry Wright. We mustn't leave out his beloved miniature Pomeranian, Bubba.He had a giving, kind hearted, happy personality and lived to help others. The projects he took on, he did it to perfection. When he decided to form a much needed Volunteer Fire Department, he did so all the way to even owning two Dalmatians, Spot & Dot. Typical names for a man with his personality. Bobby was instrumental in founding the Duncanville Volunteer Fire Department in 1987, where he served as Chief for approximately 12 years. Bobby was known for his extreme generosity, as many in the Duncanville community will attest. He loved a great meal. Many meals with friends at The Bright Star and The Cotton Patch will be fondly remembered. Homemade goose salad was among his favorite foods. He was also known as a great story teller. No matter if you were debating 32* ice compared to 17* ice, cheating at Pictionary or talking about the Continental Divide, you came away wondering who was right. Thank goodness smart phones came along so we could check these ""facts"". Over the years, many friends of the Duncanville community will remember stories from his dune buggy riding days. Some boys just never grow up! Roughing it Easy Motor Home Club in later years with friends also brings about fond memories. Many lasting and true friendships were formed during his 70 years. Many of you will remember his strong work ethic. He was well known for literally working from sun up to sun down and beyond. He was employed by Hammermill Paper, General Motors in Tuscaloosa and Shreveport, La. He was a member of the IBEW local 136 and UAW local 2083. He developed Southfork Mobile Home Park in Duncanville in 1969. His hobby was playing in the dirt. So much so that after retirement he bought some ""real"" dirt moving toys and formed Southfork Excavating. He has had several loyal employees over the years, too many to name, who have baled hay, worked on equipment, and helped to run Southfork Mobile Home Park and Southfork Excavating. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the Duncanville Volunteer Fire Department, at 12383 Slayton Road, Duncanville, AL 35456, American Diabetes Association, or your favorite charity.