Arvin Edwin Skidmore, 81, of Beebe, Ark., died Oct. 1, 2004, after a lengthy illness.

He was born Oct. 23, 1922, to Milo and Pearl Skidmore in Piggott.

He graduated from Piggott High School as valedictorian and married Laurene Nichols on Sept. 7, 1946.

An Air Force Veteran, he served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was a farmer for twenty years and retired from ABF in 1995. He was a life-long member of the First United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star, a Mason and a Shriner.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Skidmore is survived by his wife, Laurene Skidmore; two daughters, Myra Skidmore Cobb (Jim) of Rolla, Mo., and Teresa Skidmore of Maumelle, Ark.; grandchildren Jim Ed Cobb (Sherri) of Nampa, Idaho, and Jason Cobb (Cherie Beth) of Crystal City, Mo.; one brother, Harrison Skidmore (Cora May) of Piggott; and many other nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Beebe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimers Association, One St. Vincent Circle, Little Rock, AR, or a charity of one's choice. To sign the online guest book, persons may visit www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.