On February 2, 2020 Caleb Allen Reese Skeenes was called home to be with the Lord. On April 4, 1995 Caleb was born to Jeremy Skeenes and Nikki Cooper.
Caleb was blessed with a host of parents. Jeremy and Jamey Skeenes, Nikki and Brandon Bays, Jamie and Callie Hughes all loved and influenced Caleb’s life.
Caleb adored his family. He loved his brothers and sisters dearly. He was a great big brother to Olivia, Kelcei, Logan, Grayson, Keagan, Avery and Laney. He was always picking on them, playing with them and making them feel special in some way.
Caleb was a cherished grandson to Kenny and Lynda Lawerence, Jerry and Kathy Skeenes, Barry and Jeanie Hamilton-Smith, Sherry Hughes and Glen and Lisa Hughes. Caleb had a sweet tooth that his Mamaw’s loved to satisfy.
Caleb had the privilege of knowing his great- grandparents. He loved offering a helping hand to his Papaw Bernie and going to Mamaw Honey’s (Lina Smith) to eat ham.
Not only was Caleb the first grandson on both sides of the family but he was the first nephew as well. This meant lots of love and extra spoiling. He was the sweetest baby boy that his Aunt Chelsie, Aunt Jacobi and Aunt Crissy got to hold and kiss.
Caleb had several uncles and aunts Justin (Brooke) Skeenes, Ben (Christy) Smith, Jessica Hamilton, Chelsie (Rusty) Shaffer, Jacobi (Michael) Randall and Michael Hughes that loved him so much.
He had so many cousins that he loved making memories with, he never wanted to miss a holiday dinner or birthday party with them.
Caleb was a faithful and loyal friend to so many and will be greatly missed.
Caleb was preceded in death by several loving great grandparents, Helen Lawerence, Narzie Cooper, Buddy Smith, Lenora and Allen Skeenes, Brookie and Short Breedlove, Great Aunt Sandra Skeenes and his Uncle Blake Smith.
Caleb was a graduate of Lincoln County High School. He attended Mars Hill College in North Carolina. Caleb loved hanging out with his friends. He was always ready for an adventure with his special cousin BCoop. From kayaking to shooting hoops to skydiving Caleb loved to live life to the fullest. Caleb was always willing to help others and had a beautiful soul. His sneaky smile, Chocolate brown eyes and zeal for life will forever be missed. Caleb leaves behind a legacy of love for his family and friends. He will live on forever in our hearts and will keep his memory alive until we meet again.
Hugs to the friends and family this sweet boy touched. I am so sorry for your devastating loss. Praying for peace. Xoxo
What a beautiful tribute to Caleb. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
What a great testimony of a sweet and loving boy. Love and prayers to all that were very dear to his heart!
God be with the family through these turbulent and trying times…such great people to suffer such a terrible loss!
My heart breaks for ll the family, especially Grandpa Jerry Skeens. Caleb was a friend of my Grandson Dominic Pauley and spent some time at my house, eating etc. Prayers and hugs! I’m so sorry.
Dearest friends and family, Pat and I don’t have the words to express our grief. Just know that we are praying for all of you, and enter into your pain and broken heartedness. I will always remember Caleb when he was about a year and a half years old and I was preaching a sermon about Joshua and Caleb. Whenever I would say the name “Caleb” he would look toward the pulpit as if to say, “What?”. May God richly bless and comfort each of you during this time of sadness. Remember, you are never alone in your grief. Jesus is always there. Rest in His love.
My heart hurts for all the family. God be with you through this very hard time. I will keep you in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. May you find comfort in God’s love.
Demettria Curry
HUGS AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY!!