Bennie Eugene Skyles

Bennie Eugene Skyles passed away at his home on April 19, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1949 to Cora Lee and Arthur Skyles in a small farmhouse near Cabool, MO. Growing up, he attended Cabool Public Schools and graduated from Cabool High School in 1967. He later served in the United States Air Force overseas during the Vietnam War. 

During his service, he was stationed in Omaha, NE, where he met and married Arnette Kastrup Skyles. A daughter, Kirsten Martina Skyles, was born to the couple in October, 1974. After leaving the Air Force, Bennie worked for Omaha Public Schools for 31 1/2 years, retiring in 2004.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Cora Lee and Arthur Skyles; his niece, Lynette Hall; and nephew Jeffrey Hall. He is survived by his sister Linda Hall; daughter Kirsten (Skyles) Meier; and son-in-law Dale Meier. He will be remembered fondly and missed greatly. 

Memorials may be directed to Scatter Joy Acres, 4107 Waverly Rd, Murray, NE 68409.