Thomas "Tom" H. Skaggs, Sr., age 87, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral service with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service. Cremation to follow service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Warrensburg Missouri Veterans Home-Canteen and can be left in care of the funeral home.

Thomas "Tom" Harold Skaggs was born on July 22, 1934 in Clinton, Missouri to Rev. Richard Ivo & Lena Elizabeth (Fellhauer) Skaggs.

Tom went to Clinton Schools and graduated from Clinton High School in 1952. He joined the US Air Force right after graduation, until June 1956. He was a breadman for Manor Bread from 1956-1958. He then moved to Kansas City in 1958 with Nancy and Sharon to go to Barber School. They came back to Clinton and opened Tom's Barber Shop at the Cozart Hotel building. Before the Hotel was torn down, He moved his barbershop down the street to where The Barbery Center is now.

Tom was the first Mayor of Tightwad, Missouri (hence the name Tightwad Tom). He was a volunteer fireman for the Tightwad Fire Department.  And at one time was a comedian at Truman Lake Opry.

Tom was a life member of American Legion, and Shrine. He had Skaggs Real Estate for 20 years, was an insurance agent with Henry County Mutual, a board member in Henry County Museum Board and a member of Elks and Eagles Lodges.

Tom coached little league, and loved vintage cars. His favorite past time was driving around Clinton to make sure everything was in order! He loved his country, flag and Trump (Let's Go Brandon).

Tom was a dedicated Volunteer who would take items to the VA in Warrensburg and Kansas City and was a member of Honor Flight of Kansas City in 2018.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings; Bill Skaggs, Kenneth Skaggs, Clarice Eberting, Donald Skaggs and Mary Skaggs.

Survivors include his wife Nancy Skaggs of 64 years, 3 children; Sharon (David) Aubrey, Tom (K'Lynn) Skaggs, Jr, Bill Skaggs, grandchildren; Tyna (Matt) Morrison, Wesley (Megan) Skaggs, Jordan (Jamie) Millam, Jillian Caleb) Johnson, Kristin  (Nathan) Lamb, Amie (Ryan) Hicks, Andy (Amanda) Skaggs, great grandchildren; Taylor, Tylee, Tenley, Dameon, Mayzie Belle, Krystin, Jackson, Hollis Mae, Ammerston, one great-great grandchild; Cora, 5 siblings; Wretha Cameron, Patricia Pickens, Nancy Woiraye, Robert Skaggs, and Sammy Skaggs, along with many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.