SKEEN LEON S

CW4 Leon S. Skeen was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 08/20/2011 at the age of 66.5
Palmyra, VA
Flight Class 69-1
Date of Birth 02/20/1945
Served in the U.S. Army
Call signs in Vietnam FROGMAN, SNEAKY WHITE 17
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: Leon Sidney Skeen Leon Sidney Skeen, 66, of Lake Monticello, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 20, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born on February 20, 1945 in Charlottesville, he was the son of the late Elmer S. and Tessie Powers Skeen. Leon retired with the Albemarle County Police Department with over 10 years of service and retired honorably from the National Guard as a Chief Warrant Officer 4, with over 20 years of service. He served with the United States Army as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Leon enjoyed fishing, graphic design, motorcycle riding, and playing music with his wife in their band, The Country Light Band. He was a member of the V.F.W and the Charlottesville Host Lions Club. Most of all he loved travelling with his family across the United States. Leon is survived by his wife, Erlinda E. Skeen; a son, Armando S. Skeen and his wife Raquel of Littleton, Colorado; a daughter, Miranda L. Weimer and her husband Michael of Palmyra; three grandchildren, Michaela Weimer, Gavin Weimer, and Ana Skeen; a great grandchild, Penelope Skeen; a sister, Jeanette Fitzgerald of Palmyra; a niece, Phoebe Herring; and two nephews, Gary Roberts and Greg Roberts. The family received friends Tuesday August 23, 2011 at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services with military honors were private.

Burial information: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX

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