Glen Cecil Skeens

Glen Cecil Skeens 84, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Cecil was a loving husband, father, and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Lillie Skeens; sons, Ronnie and Willie Skeens; 13 siblings; daughter-in-law, Sheila Skeens. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Gracie Skeens; daughters, Nancy Burchell and Violetta McNutt; sons, Kyle Skeens and Kenneth Skeens and wife Jennifer; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown Kingsport. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Corey Brooks officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 1pm on Friday, August 30, 2019 at East Lawn Memorial Park with his grandsons serving as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 12:15pm to go in procession. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family to defer funeral expenses. To send a condolence to the family please visit our website at www.cartertrent.com Carter-Trent Funeral Home is serving the Skeens family.