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1930 - 2009
Age: 78
SKINNER, William Carthel
Paw Paw
Formerly of Decatur
Bill passed away Sunday afternoon, July 19, 2009 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo. He was born July 27, 1930 in Judsonia, AR the son of the late Clouis L. and Etta Mae (Boyer) Skinner. Bill was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He had extensive training in electrical and computer systems in the field of Die Cast Machinery maintenance. He reached the top in his chosen field and along with his partner traveled the Midwest as a trouble shooter and consultant. He retired from the Die Cast maintenance industry in 1984 and spent 17 years farming. 12 years ago, Bill had a brain aneurism rupture and nearly died. God healed him and gave him many more years of life. Due to Gods mercy, Bill came to know the Lord Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior. This had a tremendous impact on how he lived the remainder of his life. Bills hobbies were, hunting, fishing and vegetable gardening. On Oct. 15, 1953 in Fennville, MI (re-united on March 23, 2001) Bill was united in marriage to Jeanette Dow who survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Mary Black of South Haven, Laura (David) De Roo of Paw Paw, and Mark (Cheryl) Skinner of Mattawan; 9 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Joyce (Junior) McCarthy of Alamo, TX and Victoria Skinner; 3 brothers, Truman (Beverly) Skinner of Searcy, AR, Larry (Juanita) Skinner of Judsonia, AR and James Skinner of Hartford, MI; a step-sister, Sharon (Dean) Dill of Griffithville, AR; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mary Ann Watts and Frieda F. Skinner; grandsons, Aaron J. Payne in February of 2006 and Gabriel G. De Roo in August of 2006. Family will receive friends Saturday (7/25) 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Mennonite Church of Lawton where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with Pastor Roger Andrews officiating. A luncheon will follow the service. Interment will be held Monday (7/27 ~ 10:30 a.m.) in Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warriors c/o of the Adams Funeral Home. Arrangements are by the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Ruth Stauffer
Friday July 24, 2009 at
10:58 AM
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Aunt Jeanette, cousins Mary, Laura, and Mark and your families. I am glad that I had a chance to see Uncle Bill at the hospital a couple of weeks ago. It was a blessing to hear that he had accepted Christ as his Savior. He was ready for whatever God had planned for him whether it be a healing for more time on earth with his family and friends or whether it was for eternal healing and to be in the presence of the Lord waiting for the rest of us. I believe all the times we spent together in our childhood has left a special bond between us that time and distance can't take away. My thoughts and prayers for God's peace are with each of you.
Love, Ruth
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Mary Lee Martin Swaffar
Thursday July 23, 2009 at
9:10 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss .
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Thursday July 23, 2009 at
8:50 AM
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Jeanette & Family
You're in our thought's our heart's and prayers.With much sympathy On your Loss.
Bob & Connie Johnson
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Thursday July 23, 2009 at
8:40 AM
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Jeanette & Family
With deep sympathy from your friends at this time of sadness.
Our thought's and prayers are with you.
The Decatur Study Club
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David Fischer
agilehammer2005@yahoo.com
Wednesday July 22, 2009 at
3:09 PM
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I am saddened by the passing of Bill, he was a very great guy, and it was a pleasure knowing him for all the years I was able to, he introduced me through his children to the beautiful state of Arkansas, rest in peace Dad Skinner
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Denise Barker
Wednesday July 22, 2009 at
7:25 AM
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Dear Mark and Cheryl, Brandon and Briana,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I pray God's sweet over you all.
There is a place where the sun and wind are one, golden warmth flows all around.
Where blue is neither sky nor sea, yet as deeper and deeper still. Where every beat, every breath, every grain of faith, sift through the sands of time to enter heavens gate. A place where lost is found and we begin again.
Love,
in Christ,
Denise
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Todd and Pam Sikkema
Tuesday July 21, 2009 at
2:32 PM
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Our condolences and prayers to your family during this time. Cheryl/Mark...if there is anything that we can do, please let us know. We know and understand what you are going through.
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