Holly Springs Funeral Home

Sterling Skelton
Curtis Sterling Skelton,83 went to Heaven to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on October 18, 2025 at his home. Born on April 3,1942 to Curtis and Maxine Skelton. He was a member of Spring Hill Baptist church in Waterford, MS. He was a retired maintenance man from Mulay Plastics in Holly Springs and Thomas & Betts in Byhalia. He was an avid horse lover who was well known for his ability to train and break horses. A former jockey who would ride anything, had a heart on fire for Jesus and always had a smile on his face. He is survived by his wife Dollie Skelton; daughter Rhonda Haney (Andy); son Kerry Skelton (Dede); Grandchildren Chase Haney; Josh Skelton (Erika); Andrea Haney; Kaitlyn Hughes (Tommy); Great-Grandchildren John Thomas Wilson; Khloe Hughes; Lane Skelton; Rylan Shoffner; Dylan Hughes and Avery Hughes. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Nona, Leon and Peggy. Graveside service will be held Monday October 20th at 2pm at Spring Hill Baptist Church in Waterford, MS. All family and friends are invited to attend.

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Name: Greg & Betty Clarkson Date: 10/20/2025 3:56:15 PM Message: Momma "D", Rhonda, Kerry, & family sorry for your loss. He was good one.

Name: butch pannell Date: 10/20/2025 4:11:37 PM Message: a good man and great friend

Name: Evelyn Watkins Date: 10/20/2025 5:47:13 PM Message: I will always remember the good times we all spent together. May God hold you Dollie and the family in his loving arms at this time.WIsh I could be with you.

Name: Camille Shaw Date: 10/20/2025 8:36:04 PM Message: I am so sorry to hear of this. I loved Sterling so much and have such great great memories of a lifetime w he and Dollie, Rhonda,Andy, Kerry, and DeeDee and their kids. Much love and many prayers for all of you ??????