George Harrison Skidmore, 83, of Piggott died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at his home, following a lengthy illness.

He was born Sept. 29, 1924, in Clay County, the son of the late Milo Jefferson and Minnie Pearl "George" Skidmore. He was married to Cora May Green on Aug. 30, 1964.

Harrison worked for 21 years at Federal Mogul in Malden, and was a farmer until his health would no longer permit. Over the years he and his wife were foster parents to 20 children. He was baptized Aug. 21, 1955, by Bro. Davey T. Winberry and was a faithful member of the Gravel Hill Church until he became unable to attend services. One of his most enjoyable accomplishments was being church choir director for 40 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Arvin Skidmore.

He is survived by his wife Cora May; two sisters-in-law, Laurene Nichols Skidmore of Beebe and Hester Stone of Malden; two nieces, Myra Cobb and husband Jim of Rolla, Mo., and Teresa Ann Skidmore of Maumelle; two great-nephews, Jim Ed Cobb and wife Sherri and Jason Cobb and wife Cherie Beth. He will also be greatly missed by special friends Tom and Jane Berry, and many other relatives and friends.

Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the chapel of the Irby Funeral Home in Piggott with Bro. Ted Winberry officiating. Burial was in the Gravel Hill Cemetery at St. Francis. Active pallbearers were Danny Ray Stone, Travis Stone, Phillip Kinnard, Vernell Bradshaw, Ronnie Graddy, Otis Book and Davey T. Winberry. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Hillard Duckworth, Sandra Blascoe, Shelly Reagan, Pam Barker, Mia Boren and Paula Gargus.

Irby Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements, and those wishing to sign the guest register on-line can do so at www.irbyfuneralhome.com