Keith

Skelton

Keith Skelton, age 84, of Electra, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in his home, Monday evening, November 9, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church of Electra with John Paul Welch, Pastor of Rock Crossing Church in Grayback, officiating. Interment will follow in Electra Memorial Park under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

The family will receive guests from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

Keith was born September 5, 1942, in Vernon, Texas, to the late Willard Lee Skelton and Roberta Lee Hargrove Skelton.

He graduated from Harrold High School. After graduation, Keith enlisted in the United States Army, where he served during the Cuban Missile Crisis alongside several of his good friends from Electra.

Keith married Peggy Jo Tennison June 2, 1961. She preceded him in death June 6, 2009.

The Lord blessed him with another chance for love and he married Faye Walker on October 17, 2015 in Electra.

Keith was self-employed for fifty-seven years. He owned and operated Skelton Carpet in Electra. Keith knew any and everything about laying flooring.

Watching his son, Rich, rodeo and attending the National Finals Rodeo to watch Rich rope was among one of Keith’s very favorite things to do. He also enjoyed watching his granddaughter, Rainey, barrel race.

Keith loved spending time with his friends, hunting and fishing. He attended the First United Methodist Church of Electra.

Survivors include his wife, Faye Skelton of Electra; one son, Richard “Rich” Skelton and wife, Rhonda of Llano; one daughter, Tolana Skelton of Wichita Falls; step-daughter, Kristin Guevara and husband, Anibal of Wichita Falls; two granddaughters, Rainey Skelton of Llano and Cammie Anzaldua of Wichita Falls; two step-grandsons, Vicente Guevara and Anibal Guevara, Jr.; three great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; his special sister-in-law, Lee Harris; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Keith was also preceded in death by three brothers, W.L. “Buddy” Skelton, Jr., Tommy Skelton and Charles Skelton; three sisters, Jewel Dee Schumann, Brunette Holbrook and Betty Gibson; and a grandson, Dusty Anzaldua.

The family extends a special thank you to Lee Harris and Kristin Guevara for the loving and tender care they provided Keith.

If you should so desire, the family suggests memorials to First United Methodist Church of Electra, Post Office Box 846, Electra, Texas 76360 or Beyond Faith Hospice, 1702 Kell West Blvd., Wichita Falls, Texas 76301.