George Skakel (/ˈskeɪ.kəl/ SKAY-kel; July 16, 1892 – October 3, 1955) was an American businessman.

He was a son of businessman James Curtis Skakel and Grace Mary Jordan, who were Protestants, of part Dutch ancestry.

At most times, the coal mining companies were forced to store the coke or pay to have it disposed of in rivers.

In May 1919, Skakel and two partners put up $1,000 and established The Great Lakes Coal & Coke Company.

They had seven children: On October 3, 1955, George and Ann Skakel were killed when the private plane in which they were traveling crashed near Union City, Oklahoma.