TUSCALOOSA – Joe Fred "Jody" Skelton, Jr., age 47, of Northport, Ala., died February 9, 2018. Visitation will be held at Sunset Funeral Home on Monday, February 12, 2018, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a memorial service starting at 7:00 p.m.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Albert P. and Margie Sanders; and paternal grandparents, Noah and Ruby Skelton.
He is survived by his daughter, Lauren Horne; his parents, Joe Fred and Linda Skelton; brother, Stephan Skelton (Cassie); sister, Teresa Skelton; nieces, Katelyn Roberts (Erik), Catherine, Andrea and Audrey Quarles, Blakely and Sanders Skelton; and great-nephew, Noah Roberts.
Jody was born December 4, 1970. He attended Tuscaloosa County High School and graduated in the class of 1989. Jody loved horses and always dreamed of opening a ranch to serve children with special needs.
Pallbearers will be Jerry "Hoss" Skelton, Jr., Terrill Skelton, Lamar Sanders, Ricky Fountain, Andrew Quarles, Todd Fields and Allen McClendon.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to Eagles' Wings or Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa (TROT).
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