Skeet was born into the Salt People Clan and born for the Saline Water People Clan. Skeet retired from the railroad. He was a rancher and carpenter. Survivors include his sons, Mike Skeet, Henry Skeet, both of Vanderwagen; daughter, Julia Joe of Vanderwagen; brother, Emerson Skeet; sister, Janice Yazzie; 17 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Skeet was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Eldridge Skeet; son, Melvin Skeet; parents, Tom Skeet, Naglendesbah Skeet; brothers, Herbert Skeet, Jim Skeet, John Skeet, Max Miller, Leo Skeet; sisters, Grace Yazzie, Genieve Willie, Nasbah Skeet, Hanasbah Skeet, Edith Skeet.
Pallbearers will be Justin Villa, Ryan Joe, Julian Johnson, Lyle Skeet, Brandon Lee, Tyrone Charley. The family will receive relatives and friends at Baahaalii Chapter House, following services. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel
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