He was retired from Ford Motor Company, founded Skinner's Pet Shop, an Army veteran of World War II, was a member of the Miles Lodge F & AM #341 and the VFW.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma.
He is survived by four daughters, Becky Gent (Richard), Deborah Skinner, Kim Metzger (Jack) and Gayle Blair (Tom); two sons, Neal Skinner (Nanette) and Gary Skinner (Pam); eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday at noon at the O. D. White & Son Funeral Home with burial at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, 1-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family would like to give special thanks to his caregivers, and especially to Cynthia and Denise H.
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