Eskew, Thural Douglas, of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Monday, December 5, 2011 at the age of 86. Loving husband of Ada F. Eskew NEE: Boswell; beloved son the of late Steven and Vada Eskew; devoted father of Doug (Linda) Eskew, Caroline (Forrest) Ridenhour, Calvin (Carol) Vaughn and Brenda Dotson; cherished grandfather of 6; treasured great-grandfather of 4. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Brian Allen Eskew; his brother James Eskew; and his step-brothers, Edward Forte and Jack Forte.Memorials may be made to Oak Ridge Baptist Church.