Sep 9, 2014 2 min read

James Lewis Skoda, 63, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Point Marion, passed away peacefully Friday, September 5, 2014, in his new home in Nevada.

Raised in Bobtown, a son of the late James and Katherine Onuscheck Skoda, he was a 1969 graduate of Mapletown High School.

Mr. Skoda recently retired from Fort Martin Power Station in Maidsville, W.Va., where he worked for more than 40 years. Following retirement, he fulfilled his life’s dream by moving to Las Vegas, where he truly enjoyed every minute.

In the days leading up to his passing, he was surrounded by close friends, family and all of the things he enjoyed most.

Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Doris Marie Skoda; three children, Eric Skoda and partner Jesse Stacey, Alexandra Keener and husband Matthew, all of Las Vegas, and Robert Skoda and wife Crystal and their three children, Ian, Hailey and Aiden, all of Morgantown, W.Va.; and a brother, Michael Skoda of Washington.

He leaves behind his constant companion and loving little Yorkshire terrier, Bailey.

Mr. Skoda will truly be missed and remembered as a light-hearted, generous and loving man.

In lieu of a memorial service, it was his wish for loved ones to simply remember the good times spent with him and laugh.

Obituary provided by Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion. Condolences may be offered at www.herod-rishel.com.