Mr. William Bondsie Skelton, 88, of Hartwell, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at The Overlook in Toccoa GA.

Born on October 22, 1934 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of the late Samuel Leo Skelton and Buena Page Skelton Segars.  Mr. Skelton was a self-employed Mechanic and Farmer.  He was also a member of the Liberty Hill United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army.

He is survived by his daughter: Laurie S. Tipton (Bryant) of Hartwell; two grandchildren: Ty Tipton and Anna Tipton both of Hartwell; a brother: Larry Skelton of Hartwell; a sister: Nan Hudgens of Snellville GA and several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Skelton was preceded in death by his parents and his wife: Betty Rowland Skelton.

The family will receive friends Saturday, December 31, 2022 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell.  Other times the family will be at the home of Laurie and Bryant Tipton, Liberty Hill Church Road, Hartwell

A memorial service celebrating the life of Mr. Bondsie Skelton will be held Saturday, December 31, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Bryce Behnke, Rev. Michele May and Rev. Winfred Pitts officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Liberty Hill United Methodist Church, PO Box 754, Hartwell GA 30643.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.