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1931 - 2007
 Mr. Jack Donald “Donnie” Skinner, age 76, of Temple, died, Saturday, May 19, 2007 at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Skinner was born August 31, 1931 in Villa Rica, the son of the late Paul “Buck” Skinner, and Pauline Wheat Skinner. Mr. Skinner worked in sales his entire life. He was Baptist by faith and was a United States Veteran having served in the Navy during Korea. He was an devoted UGA and Villa Rica Wildcat Football fan, and will be dearly missed by the Wildcat Nation.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Erna Marie Tow Skinner, daughter and son-in-law, Kathryn and Pete Brown, Athens, sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Skinner, Senioa, Pat and Gwen Skinner, Villa Rica, grandchildren, Shonda and Jay Turner, Arnoldsville, Edward Wessinger, Athens, Mark and Shannon Skinner, Atlanta, Jon Skinner, Atlanta, Betsy Skinner, Villa Rica, and Paul Skinner, Villa Rica, great grandchildren, Lauren and Emily Turner, Atlanta, Elijah Wessinger Athens, and Sabatian Skinner, Atlanta, brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerome and Frances Skinner, Orlando, and Danny and Sandra Skinner, Villa Rica, and Janice Skinner, Villa Rica, besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Skinner.
In accordance with Donnie’s wishes the body was cremated
A Memorial Services will be conducted Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 11 o’clock from The Villa Rica Christian Church in Villa Rica with Rev. Horace Wilson, Minister Billy Kaylor and Mrs. Gwen Skinner officiating.
Immediately following the Memorial Service the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall for 1 hour.
In Lieu of flowers the family request that contributions be made to the Villa Rica Athletic Booster Club, Football Program, P.O. BOX 1685; Villa Rica, GA 30180., Tanner Hospice Care, P.O. BOX 1139; Carrollton, GA 30117 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
For additional information and to send condolences to the family please visit our web site at www.jcollinsfuneralhome.com
J. Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service in charge of arrangements
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Linda Bray Peck (Terri's mom)
Thursday May 24, 2007 at
11:44 AM
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Hey Shonda and Kathy,
I am so sorry about Pawpaw. Please hang on your happy memories.
GO DAWGS! Remember even though you will miss him terribly, you will see him again someday. Just think, he is up there walking the streets of gold talking to Jesus, Paul, Moses and Noah, just waiting for the rest of us!! now thats comforting...
Call if you need us. Love ya'll,
Linda
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Terri Bray Akers
Thursday May 24, 2007 at
9:44 AM
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Nanny and Shonda, I feel so blessed to have been able to share a part of your lives growing up. The times I traveled with Shonda to Villa Rica to stay with you and Pawpaw are such sweet memories! I can picture him sitting in his chair smiling and joking around. He was such a sweet man. I bet he is making everyone laugh in Heaven! I hope you can find comfort in the fact that you will see him again some day with our blessed Savior! Love, Terri Akers and family
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Hal & Gail Ivey
Thursday May 24, 2007 at
8:13 AM
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To each of you, our deepest sympathy. Donnie was such a good man. He had a way of always making you laugh. We will miss him. Remember you are in our thoughts.
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Larry Hickman
Wednesday May 23, 2007 at
4:49 PM
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I was very sad to here of Mr Skinner passing away, He was a true Wildcat fan and I allways enjoyed our conversations during the games. We made fun of each other, with me being a Tennessee fan and Mr. Skinner being the biggest UGA fan it allways made for interesting talk between us. I will truley miss him, Villa Rica and the football games will not be the same with out him.
Our Deepest Sympathy
The Hickman Family
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Laura & David Bagley
Monday May 21, 2007 at
10:55 PM
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Erna and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and hearts are with you. May you have His peace to help you through your grief.
Love,
Laura, David & Family
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Shonda
Sunday May 20, 2007 at
5:38 PM
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