Gerald Douglas Skinner Gerald Douglas Skinner, 80, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Julia Belle Grimsley Skinner; sisters, Julia Pridgen and Sylvia Pittman; and brothers, William Skinner and Russell “Bud” Skinner. Gerald leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 53 years, Lois Winstead Skinner of the home; brother, Thomas E. Skinner and wife Ann) of Wilson; sister, Ruth M. Breedlove of Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. Gerald was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. He retired from the Wilson County Schools as an Electronic Technician after 20 years. He was a jack-of-all trades, he loved people and was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be 10:00 ~ 11:00 AM Monday, October 10, 2016 at Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, with funeral service to follow in the Chapel at 11:00 AM with Rev. Steve Stephenson officiating. Burial will follow the service in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson, NC. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the New Hope Missionary Baptist Building Fund, 5142 NC Hwy 58 N Wilson, NC 27896 or to St. Jude Medical Foundation, One St. Jude Medical Drive, St. Paul, MN 55117-1761. Online condolences can be made at www.thomasyelverton.com . Arrangements have been entrusted to Thomas-Yelverton Funeral Home, Wilson, N.C.
