FORT EDWARD – Henry Ross Skeen went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 23, 2024, at his home in Fort Edward, New York, surrounded by his loving family.
Henry was born on December 8, 1932, in St. Paul, Virginia, to Everette Lawson Skeen and Lake “Bettie” Jessie. A man of deep faith, Henry lived his life guided by the teachings of his favorite book, The Bible. He was devoted to his church, his family, and his community, embodying the values he held dear throughout his life.
In 1953, Henry married the love of his life, Florence Marion Decker Skeen. Together they shared 55 wonderful years of marriage until her passing in 2009.
Henry proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army, stationed in Alaska before receiving an honorable discharge in 1954. Following his military service, he worked as a machinist for the Rondout Paper Mill for many years and later joined AMETEK Rotron until his retirement.
Henry is survived by his son David Skeen and wife Doreen, along with their daughter Lauren; and by his daughter Donna and husband Timothy Philbin, her daughter Rachel Vaughn and husband Nicolas, and great-grandson Cullen Henry Vaughn.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Florence Marion Decker Skeen.
As per Henry’s wishes, there will be no public services or calling hours. A private remembrance and celebration of his life will be held in the spring of 2025 in Kerhonkson, New York.
Henry’s unwavering faith and love for those around him leave a lasting legacy. May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him.
Donna and family so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a man of great faith and we can take comfort in knowing he is with the Lord he loved and served. You are in my prayers.
Even though we were very fortunate to have Henry as a neighbor he turned out to be more then “a neighbor” – he was a dear friend who was always willing to give a lending hand when needed. Henry was not a drinking buddy but a “luncheon” buddy – loved his hamburger and appreciated the drive to various eateries – will greatly miss those drives with him. He was a humble person but lived an interesting life – particularly in his youth with his siblings in what we now call Bluegrass bands. That is, Henry, with the help of his sibling, was basically a self-taught guitar player and played numerous local places in Western Virginia [Not West Virginia]. God Bless you Henry!