John T. Skaggs, Jr.

In Loving Memory

John Thomas Skaggs "Tommy", of Lakewood Ohio was 57 years old. He Passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Southwest General Hospital in Berea, Ohio.
Tommy was the beloved son of John Thomas Skaggs, Sr. and Linda Susie Martone (Davis).
He was born on October 16,1967 in Canvas, WV.

Tommy was very passionate about fishing, kayaking and cycling. He loved exploring the Cleveland Metro Parks with his kids. He also spent a lot of his time enjoying nature at Spencer Lake Marina. Tommy was full of life and always attracted people to enjoy his company. He also enjoyed bonfires, watching football, shooting pool and sitting by the campfire all night soaking up nature.
He ran a small roofing business in his younger years, and retired from solar panels when he was stricken with his Congestive Heart Failure in February of 2024. Tommy had a long hard battle with many health issues.
Tommy was survived by two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Guild of Lakewood and Therese Polacek of Parma. He also has three beautiful children, Colton Humphreys of Parma, daughter-in-law, Natalie Covert of Parma, Shannon Ann Skaggs of Cleveland, son-in-law Carlos Pagan of Cleveland and John Thomas Skaggs III of Brunswick.
Tommy also had two granddaughters, Maya Wiley of Parma and Lily Humphreys. One surviving aunt, Marie Perry Parsons and uncle, Lee Parsons of Summersville, WV. He has one niece, Amber Nicole Polacek of Parma and three nephews, Joshua William Polacek of Parma, Justin Lee Polacek of Westpark, and Shane Robert Skaggs of North Royalton, along with two great-nieces, Aubrey Marie Smalley and Raelynn Mae Smalley, of Parma. One nephew, Alexander Polacek of Parma, and one great-niece or great-nephew on the way, due in April 2025.

Tommy will be greatly and deeply missed by family and friends. He left a legacy of very special memories to cherish.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He makes me to lie down in green pastures;

He leads me beside the still waters.

He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths  of righteousness

For His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow  of death,

I will fear no evil; For You are with me;

Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

You anoint my head with oil;

My cup runs over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord

Forever.