Family Group Sheet
NameRufus E. Skaggs Jr.
Birth24 Jun 1926, Pekin, Tazewell Co., Illinois
Death11 Aug 1992, Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona
FatherRufus Everett Skaggs (1906-1971)
MotherNellie G. Blevans (1908-1948)
SpouseJean R.
Notes for Rufus E. Skaggs Jr.
A brief notice in the Peoria Journal Star of June 18, 1952 reported:
“Pekin Sailor Takes Amphibious Course
Rufus E. Skaggs Jr., seaman, husband of Mrs. Jean R. Skaggs of 1810 American st., Pekin, is serving aboard the destroyer USS Gatling, according to word received here. The destroyer is one of 40 ships of the Atlantic fleet engaged in amphibious training exercises on Vieques island, off the coast of Puerto Rico.
Skaggs is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus E. Skaggs of 350 Buena Vista ave., Pekin.”
The SSDI lists Rufus Skaggs, born 24 June 1926, died 11 Aug 1992, last residence Tucson, Pima Co., Illinois, SSN issued in Illinois.
“Pekin Sailor Takes Amphibious Course
Rufus E. Skaggs Jr., seaman, husband of Mrs. Jean R. Skaggs of 1810 American st., Pekin, is serving aboard the destroyer USS Gatling, according to word received here. The destroyer is one of 40 ships of the Atlantic fleet engaged in amphibious training exercises on Vieques island, off the coast of Puerto Rico.
Skaggs is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus E. Skaggs of 350 Buena Vista ave., Pekin.”
The SSDI lists Rufus Skaggs, born 24 June 1926, died 11 Aug 1992, last residence Tucson, Pima Co., Illinois, SSN issued in Illinois.
