Celebrating the life of
Ernest V. "Jack" Skinner Jr.
July 15, 1945 - November 25, 2012
Savannah, Georgia - Ernest Virgil "Jack" Skinner Jr. 67 died on Sunday, 25 November 2012 at the Savannah home of his son and daughter-in-law. The son of the late Ernest Virgil "Buster" Skinner Sr. and Helen McEachin, Jack was born in Port St. Joe, FL. but moved as a young child to Savannah, where he would graduate from Jenkins High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army for four years. After then graduating from Armstrong State College with a bachelor's degree in psychology, Jack worked at American Cyanamid in Savannah and then the Ogden Corp. in Tennessee. Throughout his life he enjoyed nature, baseball, golf, reading, writing poetry and short fiction, playing guitar, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who called him Rocco.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Moore Skinner of Savannah; daughter Rebecca Faucette and her husband Pembroke of Savannah; daughter Rachel Hickey of Savannah; son Ernest Virgil "Chip" Skinner III of Savannah; son Patrick Skinner and his wife Theresa of Savannah; his sisters Phyllis Branch of Savannah and Nancy Ringier of Orlando, FL; his brother Richard Skinner of Washington D.C; and his grandchildren Jack Faucette, Melanie Faucette, Connor Hickey, and Mitchell Hickey.
Memorial Visitation: 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday 01 December 2012 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Funeral Service will be private.
Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to United Hospice of Savannah, 9100 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel,
So sorry to find this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As distant friends now of Patrick and Theresa's we had always heard such great family stories. Love and hope to you.
- The Vincent Family, Washington, DC
I'm so sorry to find out! My condolences to Family and his many Friends.
- Scott Jackson, Carrollton, GA
Jack will be missed so much. We all had such fun and good memories when any of us were around Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with the Skinner family.
- Marilyn, Savannah, GA
Rebecca, Tim and I are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Suzanne Ansley
- Suzanne Ansley, Savannah, GA
Linda, Chip, Rebecca, Patrick, and Rachel, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have very fond memories of you all, many shared times to reflect on and a wealth of stories to bring smiles. We hope the love you have for each other and the love of your friends will sustain you in the difficult days to come. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all.
- Tom and Jo Lamas, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss
- Alta lee, Lebanon, TN
Linda and family, I was very sad to read about Jack's death. I have such sweet memories of living next door to Jack & Linda. Will and Keith loved 'playing' with Jack! They loved the chickens! Thanks for sweet memories and being so loving to my boys! Teresa, Will & Keith
- Teresa Hightower Botts, Lebanon, TN
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Jack. We miss you guys very much and wish that you could come visit our water class again soon. You are a dear person and took care of him very well. He was lucky to have such a wonderful, loving wife. If there is anything we can do for you, please let me know. I would love to hear from you when you feel up to it. Take care of yourself!
- Marci Davis, Lebanon, TN
Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about Jack. I always enjoyed talking to him and was it was a honor to know him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jeff McPherson, Lebanon, TN
Thinking about the Skinnerville family and knowing how you will all miss Jack, Dad, aka Rocko. However much you loved him, he loved you right back. Thank you for caring for Jack with such kindness and devotion.
- Carol Moore, Grand Rapids, MI
Rebecca, Jennie and I will pray for the comfort of you and your family. Have peace in knowing his suffering has ended and he is now with God.
- Nancy Lawson, Savannah, GA
I am sorry for your loss. I got to know Jack during the Kerry campaign when he would come by headquarters and offer to help. The last I heard from him was his Facebook friend request. I always enjoyed our verbal jousting. He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful way with words. I remember he was intrigued by my friend's name - Carrinelle- and I think wrote a poem that her name inspired.
- Mary Patterson, Mt. Juliet, TN
Farewell kinsman; we'll meet again in the not to distant future. G & H
- Glenn & Hilda Skinner, Tallahassee, FL
So sorry to find this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As distant friends now of Patrick and Theresa's we had always heard such great family stories. Love and hope to you.
- The Vincent Family, Washington, DC
I'm so sorry to find out! My condolences to Family and his many Friends.
- Scott Jackson, Carrollton, GA
Jack will be missed so much. We all had such fun and good memories when any of us were around Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with the Skinner family.
- Marilyn, Savannah, GA
Rebecca, Tim and I are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Suzanne Ansley
- Suzanne Ansley, Savannah, GA
Linda, Chip, Rebecca, Patrick, and Rachel, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have very fond memories of you all, many shared times to reflect on and a wealth of stories to bring smiles. We hope the love you have for each other and the love of your friends will sustain you in the difficult days to come. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all.
- Tom and Jo Lamas, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss
- Alta lee, Lebanon, TN
Linda and family, I was very sad to read about Jack's death. I have such sweet memories of living next door to Jack & Linda. Will and Keith loved 'playing' with Jack! They loved the chickens! Thanks for sweet memories and being so loving to my boys! Teresa, Will & Keith
- Teresa Hightower Botts, Lebanon, TN
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Jack. We miss you guys very much and wish that you could come visit our water class again soon. You are a dear person and took care of him very well. He was lucky to have such a wonderful, loving wife. If there is anything we can do for you, please let me know. I would love to hear from you when you feel up to it. Take care of yourself!
- Marci Davis, Lebanon, TN
Linda, I'm so sorry to hear about Jack. I always enjoyed talking to him and was it was a honor to know him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
- Jeff McPherson, Lebanon, TN
Thinking about the Skinnerville family and knowing how you will all miss Jack, Dad, aka Rocko. However much you loved him, he loved you right back. Thank you for caring for Jack with such kindness and devotion.
- Carol Moore, Grand Rapids, MI
Rebecca, Jennie and I will pray for the comfort of you and your family. Have peace in knowing his suffering has ended and he is now with God.
- Nancy Lawson, Savannah, GA
I am sorry for your loss. I got to know Jack during the Kerry campaign when he would come by headquarters and offer to help. The last I heard from him was his Facebook friend request. I always enjoyed our verbal jousting. He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful way with words. I remember he was intrigued by my friend's name - Carrinelle- and I think wrote a poem that her name inspired.
- Mary Patterson, Mt. Juliet, TN
Farewell kinsman; we'll meet again in the not to distant future. G & H
- Glenn & Hilda Skinner, Tallahassee, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
