Douglas Wade Skender, age 52, of Frisco, Texas passed away on January 2, 2021. He was born on January 20, 1968 to Johnny Bert and Kathy Skender of Tyler, Texas. On July 5, 1997, Doug married his sweetheart Liffey Hagerty in Dallas, Texas.
Doug graduated from John Tyler High School, Class of 1986. He was very competitive and loved playing games, volleyball, and softball with family and friends. He enjoyed working out with his son, running Spartan races with family, and coaching his kids sports teams. He was a lifetime fan of the Dallas Cowboys and always put together multiple fantasy football leagues every year. He was truly a family man that worked hard for his family and always put the needs of others first.
Doug never met a stranger and turned everyone he met into a friend. He had a passion to live life to the fullest with purpose and intention. He made every moment count and he made every relationship count. He fought hard the last 4 years of his life to get one more day, one more hour, and one more moment with those he loved.
His kids describe him as: loving, hardworking, optimistic, the most hopeful person you'll ever meet, the strongest man they ever knew, a true inspiration, an honorable man, a faithful man and a beautiful soul.
Doug is survived by his wife of 23 years, Liffey Skender of Frisco, Texas; his two daughters, Haley and Amber Skender; his two sons, Holden and Chase Skender; parents, Johnny and Kathy Skender of Tyler, Texas; his brother, Keith Skender of Coffee City, Texas and wife Jennifer; sister Debby Tebbetts of Tyler, Texas and husband Dan; his son-in-law, Tomas West; his grandson, Tyson West; and numerous extended family members, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Doug was preceded in death by his grandparents, Granville and Foye Wilson of Tyler, Texas.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God - Matthew 5:9 Doug was that peacemaker.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 8520 Main Street, Frisco, Texas 75033, beginning at 7:00 PM. For those not in attendance, the service will be live streamed promptly at 7:00 PM on the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, Frisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow-Frisco-757595044332865/
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Maria Emma Nunn Memorial Scholarship.
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