Paul Skelton, age 87, of Russellville, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Mitchell Nursing Home in Danville. He was born August 4, 1937, in Atkins to William Herman and Estella Janie Jobe Skelton.

He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. He was known as "Silent Sam," Oaklawn's leading tipsheet handicapper for over 40 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Martin Skelton; a brother, Gary Skelton; a sister, Anna Beth Skelton; and a brother-in-law, David Clark.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Greg and Anna Skelton of Carmel, Indiana and Chad Skelton of Russellville; a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Lynn Skelton of Dover; a sister, Jaynie Clark of Russellville; three grandchildren, Mackenzie Wear (Jonathan), Nash Skelton, and Natalie Skelton; and two great- grandchildren, Mason and Lainey Wear.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the First Church of the Nazarene in Russellville, with the Rev. Angela Fontenot officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Dover under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Memorials may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene, 1306 W Main St., Russellville, AR 72801.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.