Thomas Edward Skidmore, age 75 of Westel, passed away March 7, 2021. He was born June 25, 1945 in Rockwood. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Dorothy Skidmore; and brother-in-law: Bill Breazeale. He is survived by his sister: Bernice Breazeale of Westel; niece: Pam Hale (Richard) of Farragut; nephews: Bill Breazeale Jr (Karen) of Rockwood and Jack Breazeale (Amy) of Westel; special grandnephews: Zach Breazeale (Taylor), Jared Breazeale, Jordan Breazeale, Jacob Hale, and Colby Hale; special grandniece: Allison Williams (Jordan); special great-grandniece: Rylie Breazeale; and several other extended family members and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 2 until 3 p.m. eastern in the chapel of Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. The funeral service will follow. Graveside and interment service will follow in the Honeycutt-Burns Cemetery in Westel. Evans Mortuary is serving the family.