Gary Skinner Obituary Gary Lee Skinner, Sr August 8, 1940 － August 1, 2014 Franklin-Gary Lee Skinner, Sr. 73, passed away August 1, 2014 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born in Portsmouth, VA and was a former resident of Crittenden and Bracey. Mr. Skinner was predeceased by his father Earl B. Skinner, Sr. and his wife of 44 years Susan Miller Skinner. He was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Blackridge and a retired salesman for Kaye Uniforms. He was a former Mason and a member of the Floyd Byrd Hunt Club. Left to cherish his memory is his mother Grace Modlin Skinner of Suffolk, one daughter Stacey B. Degaraff (Paul) of Chesapeake, two sons, Gary Lee Skinner, Jr. (Connie) of Suffolk and David (Scott) Skinner (Marlene) of Franklin, one brother, Earl B. Skinner, Jr. of Suffolk, six grandchildren, Richard, Matthew, Jordan, Brooklynne, Michelle and Devin. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Ave., Franklin with the Rev. Dr. Donald R. Rhoton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service and suggests memorial donations be made to Olive Branch Baptist Church, 5223 Blackridge Rd., Blackridge , VA 23950. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2623155 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailypress/name/gary-skinner-obituary?id=16373792 3) https://www.dailypress.com/obituaries/Gary-Lee-Skinner/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Gary Lee Skinner Sr., born 8 August 1940, passed away 1 August 2014 at age 73. He was predeceased by his father and wife. Skinner was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church and a retired salesman. He is survived by his mother, daughter, two sons, brother, and six grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: A memorial service was held 5 August 2014 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA. The family received friends following the service and suggested memorial donations to Olive Branch Baptist Church in Blackridge, VA. ## The Edited Obituary Gary Lee Skinner, Sr. 8 August 1940 - 1 August 2014 Franklin - Gary Lee Skinner, Sr., 73, passed away 1 August 2014, at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born in Portsmouth, VA, and was a former resident of Crittenden and Bracey. Mr. Skinner was predeceased by his father Earl B. Skinner, Sr. and his wife of 44 years Susan Miller Skinner. He was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Blackridge and a retired salesman for Kaye Uniforms. He was a former Mason and a member of the Floyd Byrd Hunt Club. Left to cherish his memory is his mother Grace Modlin Skinner of Suffolk, one daughter Stacey B. DeGaraff (Paul) of Chesapeake, two sons, Gary Lee Skinner, Jr. (Connie) of Suffolk and David (Scott) Skinner (Marlene) of Franklin, one brother, Earl B. Skinner, Jr. of Suffolk, six grandchildren, Richard, Matthew, Jordan, Brooklynne, Michelle, and Devin. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Gary Lee Skinner, Sr. | |---------|---------------------------------------| | Age | 73 | | Birth | 8 August 1940; Portsmouth, VA | | Death | 1 August 2014; Sentara Obici Hospital | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence. | |-------------------------|--------------------|--------------------------------| | Gary Lee Skinner, Sr. | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Susan Miller Skinner | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Earl B. Skinner, Sr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Grace Modlin Skinner | Parent | Suffolk, VA | | Stacey B. Degaraff | Child | Chesapeake, VA | | Gary Lee Skinner, Jr. | Child | Suffolk, VA | | David (Scott) Skinner | Child | Franklin, VA | | Earl B. Skinner, Jr. | Sibling | Suffolk, VA | | Richard | Grandchild | -- | | Matthew | Grandchild | -- | | Jordan | Grandchild | -- | | Brooklynne | Grandchild | -- | | Michelle | Grandchild | -- | | Devin | Grandchild | -- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Gary Lee Skinner, Sr. was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Blackridge. 2. He was a retired salesman for Kaye Uniforms. 3. Gary Lee Skinner, Sr. was a former Mason. 4. He was a member of the Floyd Byrd Hunt Club.