  Bells, Texas - On Saturday, August 3, 2019, H.D. "Skip" French, 71, entered eternal rest with his Lord and Savior. He left the world the same way he lived - quietly, privately and peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones. Harrison Duwayne French was born on September 25, 1947 in Sherman, Texas, son of Harrison and Bobbie French. He was known to all by his nickname, "Skip". He lovingly inherited this from his maternal Skipworth grandparents with whom he was extremely close. Skip was raised in Bells and graduated from Bells High School, class of 1966, where he excelled in both baseball and basketball. God graciously gifted Skip with a soulmate and the love of his lifem Vicki Ann McClane, to whom he was married for 45 inspirational years. Throughout their marriage, they enjoyed traveling together and going on numerous cruises to destinations all over the world, including The Holy Land, Europe, many tropical islands, and another of his favorite places, Alaska. Skip worked at TXU for over 30 years, creating solid friendship with many of his co-workers until his retirement. Skip worked hard to build a comfortable life for his family. He was blessed with 2 handsome sons, Jody and Colby, and one beautiful daughter, Jessi, all of whom he quietly loved and was extremely proud of. Skip was known to be a man of strong faith and deep convictions and who was also closely tied to his ancestry. Much like his father, Skip was a reserved man of few words - which could sometimes be intimidated to others - unless you happened to be one of his grandkids who laughed and simply called him "Papaw." In his spare time, Skip loved to camp, fish, read, go to the movies, play golf, and spend time with his family whom he prized highly. Skip was preceded in death by his father, Harrison Benham French; his maternal grandparents, Bill and Myrtle Skipworth; and paternal grandparents, Cass and Lola French. Sklip is survived by his beloved wife; son, Jody French and partner, Lacy; son, Colby French and wife, Joanne; daughter, Jessi Shipley and husband, Greg; mother, Bobbie J. French; sisters, Pam Waldrip and Debbie Youree; 4 loving grandchildren, Julia, Jude, Jackson and Joss French; one great-grandchild, Aiden; and a multitude of friends and relations who are left with grieving hearts but precious memories. Graveside services were held Thursday morning, August 8, 2019 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Bells, Texas. Rev. Steve Harkless and Rev. Bill Neal, Jr. officiated. Services were under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home in Van Alstyne, Texas. - - - Scoggins Funeral Home  Rose Hill Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson CountyTXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |