Russell Skeeters

Russell Skeeters age 84 of Little River, South Carolina was born in Florence, South Carolina to Leafuel and Leah on April 8, I939. He departed this life on May 9, 2023, at Seacoast Hospital in Little River, South Carolina.

He attended school in Florence, South Carolina. He married Elnora Martin on December II, I970 at the Horry County Courthouse. Russell worked as a construction business owner for Skeeters Concrete Finishing for more than 20 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was involved in the Carolina Knight Riders Motorcycle Club, a member and trustee of Atlantic Beach Baptist Church, and Masons.

Russell Skeeters was preceded in death by his wife Elnora Martin Skeeters; his daughter, Melissa Russellete Skeeters; four brothers, Eugene Skeeters, Raymond Skeeters, Joe Skeeters, and James Skeeters.

Russell Skeeters is survived by his sons, Keldrick (Stefanie) Skeeters, James Lewis, and Richard (Terri) Bullock; his daughter, Pamela (Darryl) Williams; his brothers, Albert Sketers and John (Jane) Sketers; his sister, Jackie(Joseph) Parker and special sister, Seival Goings; grandchildren, LaToya Bullock, Crystal Bullock, Norvonna Skeeters, Norreay Skeeters, Tashena Chestnut, TyShawn Brown, BaShawn Lewis, Tewana Denny, Lenny Williamson, Deazyah Skeeters, DeAndre Skeeters, Ayron Armstrong and Lendra Lewis; great-grandchildren, Milani Harris, Na'Jae Skeeters, Jy'Ree Skeeters, Brandon Moore, Emphasis Crawford, Messiah Brown, Elite Chestnut, Emani Brown, Naleah Lewis, Natalia Lewis, Bryson Brown, Norri Lewis, Nadiah Lewis, Ajay Alston, Mariah Holmes; a special cousin, Randy (Ursula) Wood and a host of sorrowing nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was a great friend to many people who enjoyed laughing and going to church every Sunday. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Mt. Calvary #2 Missionary Baptist Church.  Interment will follow at North Myrtle Beach Memorial Gardens with Military Honors.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean View Funeral Home and Beach Crematory, Myrtle Beach Chapel. 

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