Tilden Kenneth Skeen

Tilden Kenneth Skeen passed away on October 4th 2026 in Kingsport, TN at the age of 86, after a long arduous battle with Parkinson's and other illnesses.

He was preceded in death by his parents Vernie and Lulie Skeen, brother Arthur, sister Nellie Skeen Williams of Nora, VA

Survived by his wife, Annette and his two stepsons Terry Burian of Appalachia, VA and Randy Lein and wife Connie of Corpus Christi, TX. Brothers: Wayne Skeen and wife Carol, and Tommy Skeen and wife Peggy of Nora, VA, Sisters: Mae Garrett of Kansas City, Betty Akers of Nora, VA, Wanda Baumgardner and husband Ed of Spring Hill, FL, Nola Mullins and husband Ron of Clintwood, VA and Lola Mullins and husband Roger of Cleveland, VA as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Tilden served in the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagle as a Paratrooper at Fort Campbell, KY and Germany. He retired from TWA/American Airlines in Kansas City, MO after many years of service. In retirement, Tilden was an ardent gardener and once-in-a-while, enjoyed trips to the casino. He was also known to be a frequent crappie fishing partner of his brothers Tommy and Wayne at Flannagan Reservoir where, according to him, he always caught the biggest and most fish.

He liked to play cards when friends and family came to visit and came to be known as "Tilden Cheatin' Skeen" by some, which made him laugh when called by that name.

Annette and family would like to thank her nephew Greg McCoy, niece Sheila McCoy and her grandson Brady, nephew David Turner, along with Patty and Ray Osborne for their long and tireless support.

A graveside service will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1pm.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.