A mighty vessel has sank, Malcolm Wayne Skipper passed away at the age of 75 on November 27, 2024, at his home, with his wife Diane Skipper of 54 years by his side. By the time a man is 75, hes had many phases in his life. He loved his family and reveled in their love for him. He had friends of all ages and styles. He was a man to whom truly no one was a stranger, a man who only needed a handshake to seal a deal. He could move mountains with a raised eyebrow or pointed finger. Malcolm and his wife Diane had 4 children together.
He is preceded in death by his mother Matilda Ann Skipper, father Malcolm Skipper, 4 sisters Hilda, Wanda, Velma, and Shirley, nephew Michael Skipper II, and son-in-law Aaron LaSalle Sr.
He is survived by his wife Diane Skipper; children, Tammy Abshire (Bobby), Malcolm Skipper (Jessica), Telicia LaSalle, and Tanya Doxey (Jimmy); grandchildren BJ Abshire (Shelby), Trevor Broussard, Santana Abshire (Harold), Trisha Dyson (Clarence), Jada Cole (BJ), Chace Doxey (Cassidi), Aaron LaSalle Jr., Brendon Doxey (Katelyn), Ariana Provost (Josh), Brilee Doxey (Gage), and Alaysha LaSalle; twin brother, Michael Skipper Sr., and twenty-one great-grandchildren. There was always room for one more at his table and in his home. Mostly, he loved his wife Diane Skipper.
Visitation will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024, at J. E. Hixson & Sons Funeral Home from 10am until time of funeral service at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, please send plants only. Heartfelt gratitude to all his medical staff who provided kind care, and to Hospice, who helped us to be present for Malcolm’s last hours. Deep thanks to all the friends that became family.
