Clifton Skelcher

Clifton “Cliff” Lee Skelcher, 77, a longtime resident of Carterville, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 2:35 p.m., at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, surrounded by his beloved family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend, and his presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Texas or to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Willowrest Cemetery in Carterville, with Pastor Matt Brown officiating.

He was born on February 17th, 1947, in Flint, Michigan, to Cline A. and Marjorie (Kennedy) Skelcher. Cliff’s love story with Carolyn A. (Lindsey) Skelcher, whom he married on February 17th, 1968, spanning 55 beautiful years filled with joy and companionship. Carolyn survives him, cherishing their enduring bond.

His career of being a co-owner of Skelcher’s Concrete, in Carterville, for a number of years, then as a driver for Marion Watermark for several years after retirement.

Cliff was a deeply compassionate and private individual. He had an unwavering passion for golf, which many described as the second love of his life. For 55 years, Cliff delighted in traveling with his friends and cherishing every moment on the golf course. He was a member of the 11 o’clock group at Crab Orchard Golf Course and always looked forward to their annual golf trip to Florida.

He was member of the First Christian Church of Carterville.

Cliff is survived by his son, Chad (Jennifer A.) Skelcher of Sebring, Florida; granddaughters, Alice Marjorie (7) of Sebring, Florida, and Brenna Marie (21) of Aurora, Illinois; brother, Mike (Sharon) Skelcher of Carterville; sister-in-law, LaDonna Navarro; brother-in-law, Michael Kevin Lindsey; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cherished friends who held a special place in his heart.

He was preceded by his parents and father and mother-in-law, Melvin and Deloris Lindsey.

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