JAMES M. SKIDMORE

BRISTOL — James “Jim” M. Skidmore peacefully passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at his home in Bristol, Vt., closely followed by their beloved little dog Miss Ellie.

He was born July 29, 1945, in Camden, N.J., then moved to Vermont in 1972. Other than his family, Jim loved anything automotive. He enjoyed working on cars, building street rods, and going to car shows. He was a member of the Vermont Street Rodders Club, and a lifetime member of the National Street Rod Association. Jim also owned his own repair shop, The Skidmore Service Center, for 30 years, but was an auto mechanic for around 60 years. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Bristol, where he served as a trustee for many years.

Jim is survived by his wife, Nancy (Burritt) Skidmore; his children, Bill Skidmore and Bonnie (Skidmore) Crowe; his son-in-law, Randy Crowe; his two grandchildren, Emily and Nikki Crowe; his numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Elsie Skidmore; and his brothers, Richard and John Skidmore.

A service will be held to celebrate Jim’s life on June 20 at the First Baptist Church of Bristol at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Bristol (10 Park Place, Bristol, Vt.) to help support the church he loved so much.◊