Theodore "Ted" Skillman

Theodore “Ted” Skillman, 95, of Carthage, passed away December 13^th, 2023. He was born in Beech Grove September 28^th, 1928, to parents Robert and Alverta (Mack) Skillman.

Ted proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

On October 1^st, 1950, he married the love of his life, Phyllis Murphy. They shared 73 wonderful years together.

Ted worked as a stereotype and engraver for the Indianapolis Star for many years before retiring in 1992.

He was a valued member of East Street Christian Church in Carthage.

Ted was a kind, loving gentleman. He loved spending time with his family and attending his granddaughter and great-granddaughters’ basketball games. He was an avid golfer. Ted enjoyed swimming, boating and vacationing at their cabin in Tennessee.

Ted is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his daughters Sylvia Ray, Jane (Brent) Lord, Karen (Jim) Boyd, Jill (Frank) Robinson; grandchildren Aaron Ray, Crystal Trueblood, Marcus Hayworth, Misty Jones, Lindsey Lawson and Eric Lord; great-grandchildren Tristan Trueblood, Hunter Hayworth, Bailey Parham, Olivia Parham, Finley Jones, Garret Ray, Eliza Jane Lawson, Amelia Lawson, Levi Lawson, Scarlett Lord, Lyla Lord, and Jameson Trueblood; three brothers, Robert, Jerry and Terry Skillman.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his two sisters.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 21^th, at Flanner Buchanan Washington Park East, from 10am-12pm. His funeral will begin at 12pm. He will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.