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Floyd James Skidmore

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Floyd James Skidmore

Birth
Wakeshma Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA
Death
19 Nov 1971 (aged 87)
Eagle River, Vilas County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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Floyd J. Skidmore ("FJ") was a significant civic and business leader in the community of Battle Creek, Michigan for more than seventy years. He founded a successful construction company that created many of the city's most historic and important buildings. He was also a conscientious public servant and respected elected official.

Founder and President, F.J. Skidmore & Son Construction Company (1915).
Battle Creek (Michigan) Board of Education (1934-1942, 1948-1951).
(Board of Education President 1939-1940).
Battle Creek City Commission (1963-1967).
Battle Creek Urban Renewal Committee (1963).
Community Hospital Board of Directors.
Goodwill Industries of Battle Creek Board of Directors.
Community Chest, Director.

Charter Member: Battle Creek Exchange Club.
(Exchange Club "Book of Golden Deeds" Award 1966).

Member: Executives Club, Athelstan Club, Ira A. Beck Lodge F&AM, the Knights Templar, the Consistory, the Chapter, The Shrine Patrol. IOOF, Odd Fellows and the Encampment

Band Member (tuba): Exchange Club Band, Post Band, Foreman's Band, Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra.
First Congregational Church (Chairman of Building and Grounds Committee for 17 years).

Personal Website: http://skidmoreandson.blogspot.com

Floyd J. Skidmore ("FJ") was a significant civic and business leader in the community of Battle Creek, Michigan for more than seventy years. He founded a successful construction company that created many of the city's most historic and important buildings. He was also a conscientious public servant and respected elected official.

Founder and President, F.J. Skidmore & Son Construction Company (1915).
Battle Creek (Michigan) Board of Education (1934-1942, 1948-1951).
(Board of Education President 1939-1940).
Battle Creek City Commission (1963-1967).
Battle Creek Urban Renewal Committee (1963).
Community Hospital Board of Directors.
Goodwill Industries of Battle Creek Board of Directors.
Community Chest, Director.

Charter Member: Battle Creek Exchange Club.
(Exchange Club "Book of Golden Deeds" Award 1966).

Member: Executives Club, Athelstan Club, Ira A. Beck Lodge F&AM, the Knights Templar, the Consistory, the Chapter, The Shrine Patrol. IOOF, Odd Fellows and the Encampment

Band Member (tuba): Exchange Club Band, Post Band, Foreman's Band, Battle Creek Symphony Orchestra.
First Congregational Church (Chairman of Building and Grounds Committee for 17 years).

Personal Website: http://skidmoreandson.blogspot.com



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