George David Skelton, 73, of Flushing, Ohio, died July 5, 2023, in Astoria Place, Barnesville, Ohio.

He was born September 3, 1949, in Portsmouth, Virginia, a son of Eula Bell Skelton Taylor and the late John D. Skelton.

Dave was the retired owner and operator of Ohio Valley Basket and former coal miner at North American Coal #3 Mine. He enjoyed baseball and softball.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Christopher David Skelton and a stepfather, H. Dwight Taylor.

Dave is survived by his mother, Eula Skelton Taylor; two sons, Timothy (Debbie) Skelton of Senecaville, and Scott Skelton (Jacilyn) of Shadyside; two sisters, Patty (Dan) Kocher of Jacobsburg and Calista Powers of Oklahoma; a brother, Donald Ray Skelton of Flushing; four grandchildren, Jordan (Thomas) Skelton-Smith, Chasity Skelton, Mackenzie (Jake) McGlothlin, and Tyler (Lexie) Skelton; and five great grandchildren, Riley, Trinity, Gracie, Rowdy and Kase; and former wife, Beverly Skelton.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in Jacobsburg, Ohio, on Sunday from 2 p.m. until time of service at 6 p.m., with Pastor Charles Swiger officiating.