James H. Bubba" Skelton

Lakeland - James H. "Bubba" Skelton, 85, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at his residence in Lakeland. Born January 19, 1934 in Arcadia, FL, Mr. Skelton was a longtime resident of Polk County, He was a Deputy with the Polk Sheriff's Department for 15 years, after serving with the Bartow Police Department for several years. He was a master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force serving three tours in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his wife Karen Skelton, a brother: Robert Skelton; sons: Lee, Michael and William Skelton. He was survived by his daughters: Tammy Olivella and Robin Pack of Lakeland, and a brother: Frank Skelton, Dundee, six grandchildren & seven great grandchildren. Family will receive friends Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 30, 2019, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.Interment with honors will be held at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James H. Bubba" Skelton, please visit our flower store.