William E. Skidmore “Bill”, 72, of Jeffersontown, passed away January 29, 2013 at Norton Audubon Hospital.
He was an Owner/Manager of the Big O-Tires where he had worked for 51 years.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years Grace Whelan Skidmore; Children, Tom, Doug (Brigid), Gary (Dana) Skidmore, Terry Curry (Ron), Lisa Skidmore (Mark Greenwell) and Dawn Peters (Brian); Grandchildren, David (Lindsey), Jessica Curry, Joe and Joshua Skidmore, Lauren Compton, Brooke and Heather Skidmore, Hannah and Sarah Beth Greenwell and Jackson Peters; Brother, Ernest Skidmore; and Sisters, Nancy Sutherland and Doris Foree.
Funeral service will be held 11 am, Friday at Owen Funeral Home – Jeffersontown, 9318 Taylorsville Rd. Visitation, Thursday 2-8 pm with burial in St. Edward Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kentucky Organ Donors Association or St. Edward Catholic Church. Bill was a 21 year heart transplant recipient.