Denver “Nick” Skeens, age 94, of Nitro, WV, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2026.
Born on February 19th, 1932, Denver was the son of Leon Skeens and Victoria Fields. Throughout life, he was known for his contagious energy, abundant generosity, and tender-hearted nature.
Denver was a Korean War Veteran and worked with the True Temper Corporation. Prior to retirement, he worked with his late and dearest friend, Johnny Schuman as a mason. He also served as a senior deacon at Valley View Baptist for over 30 years. Denver enjoyed fishing with his friends, daily readings from his bible, tinkering on his lawnmower collection, starting and helping with side projects, and was an avid motorcycle rider for years, Above all, he valued his faith, family, neighbors, and friends – all who would attest and describe him as a person who was truly one of a kind.
Denver is survived by his daughter Kathy Alford, grandson Shane Robinson, and granddaughter Sarah (Greg) Lange. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Norma Skeens (2010), and daughter Deborah Robinson (2014).
A tribute the life of Nick will be 12:00 PM Tuesday October 27, 2026 at Gatens – Harding Funeral Home chapel. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park in Dunbar. Friends may visit 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home,
