Jamia Skaggs of Campbellsville, daughter of the late James William Skaggs and Dalice "Bit" Hearon Skaggs, was born in Taylor County, Kentucky, December 12, 1956. She died at 9:52 P.M., Sunday, August 25, 2013 in Campbellsville. Age: 56
She professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mt. Roberts Baptist Church.
She was office coordinator for the State Fire Rescue Training Area 14.
She was an inductee of the Kentucky Firefighters Association Hall of Fame and had worked on countless projects benefitting the Kentucky Firefighters Association. She played a vital role in the State Fire School and Exhibit Show for 19 years. She had also assisted with the State Firefighter Olympics, the Firefighter Memorial and many other special events. She played a vital role in the purchase of the public relations booth for the KFA. She had pursued the advancement of membership in the KFA in Area Region 14 and throughout the state. Jamia started the Kentucky Firefighters Association Facebook group which now has over 700 members.
She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Deborah S. and Terry Mardis of Campbellsville; two nephews: Brian Mardis and wife, Dawn and Michael Mardis and wife, Lisa of Campbellsville; five great-nephews: Austin Blake Mardis, Nathaniel Cole Mardis, Noah Ethan Mardis, William Andrew Mardis and Joshua Luke Mardis of Campbellsville; several aunts, cousins and many other relatives and friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Ken Forman
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
PALLBEARERS:
Bill Chandler
Hack Marcum
Blake Mardis
Brian Mardis
Cole Mardis
Michael Mardis
Noah Mardis
HONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Charles W. Shaw
Mike Ramsey
Area 14 Staff State Fire Rescue Training
Area Coordinators and Office Coordinators State Fire Rescue Training
Kentucky Fire Commission
Kentucky Firefighters Association
Campbellsville-Taylor County Fire Department
All other Fire, Police, Sheriffs, EMS and other Uniform Personnel
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Service Details
Thursday, August 29th, 2013 11:00am, Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
Interment Details
Campbellsville Memorial Gardens