Warren Skaggs, Jr.
Sep 19, 1927 - Apr 4, 2016
Posted by: Ann Weber
 

DAVIS FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
DEWEY, WASHINGTON CO, OK
(permission granted)

Warren Skaggs Jr., Reda Pump retiree and lifelong resident of Bartlesville, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus April 4, 2016, at the age of 88.

Warren was born the only child of Warren and Alma Agnus (Keith) Skaggs on September 19, 1927, in Bartlesville. He was raised in the area and attended school in Bartlesville; Centralia, IL; Dewey, OK; and Independence, KS. Warren excelled at sports and was one of two youths to be named best all-round athlete, having been a letterman in football, basketball and baseball. He was an outstanding fullback in football, one of the high scorers during basketball season, as well as an excellent shortstop and good hitter in baseball. He also played golf. Warren graduated from College High in 1946. At the age of 17, Warren started working for the Reda Pump Company as a draftsman in its support engineering department; after 38 years and 3 months of faithful service, he took early retirement on February 15, 1982.

He began attending church with his grandparents at the Church of God where he meet the love of his life Wanda Lou Dowell. They were united in marriage on February 18, 1949, and enjoyed 67 years together. They raised three daughters and while their girls were teenagers, the family attended the Bartlesville First Church of the Nazarene. Both Warren and Wanda were very active in the church and were awarded the Distinguished Service Award in 2010.

Warren shared his lifelong passion for golf with Wanda. He was a member of the Sunset Country Club and as a young man in his 30s, Warren made a hole-in-one on July 30, 1964. Once retired Warren and Wanda would travel and played rounds at many different courses throughout the U.S. and Hawaii. The girls remember many memorable trips to St. Louis to watch the Cardinals play baseball - Warren was an avid fan of the team. Later in life they took many memorable trips with Wanda’s twin sister and her husband. He was a good provider and a loving husband and father. Most of all Warren was a wonderful godly man who loved the Lord.

Warren is survived by his wife Wanda of the home; three daughters, Diana Sue Harkins and Richard of Tulsa, Pamela Ann Dale and John of Mason, TX, and Carol Lou Ryan and Rick of Bartlesville; 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Warren is preceded in death by his parents Alma (Keith) (Skaggs)Hanson and Warren Skaggs Sr.; his grandparents Charles and Rosa (Byfield) Keith, and James and Rella Belle (Miller) Skaggs, all of Bartlesville, OK.

Warren’s family will receive friends at the Davis Family Funeral Home, 918-534-3030, 113 S. Osage (Hwy. 75), Dewey, on Friday, April 8, from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Journey Home, 3406 SE Kentucky St., Bartlesville, OK 74006.

Celebration of Life services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Bartlesville First Church of the Nazarene with Pastors Dan Denison and Russell Hosey officiating. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared with Warren’s family at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.