Jack L. Skinner Obituary (1940 - 2009)

Jack L. Skinner 69 of Taylorville passed away at 2:34pm Friday, August 21, 2009 in his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born January 9, 1940 in Christian County, the son of LeRoy and Edna Greear Skinner. He resided in Rochelle, Illinois from 1987 until 2009. Upon his retirement from Del Monte he moved back to Christian County He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Stella Simmons Skinner; Son: Jack Skinner Jr., wife Karen; Daughter Brenda Mercer, husband Donnie; daughter Samantha Skinner; 6 Grandchildren: Kaleb Mercer, Noah Mercer, LeRoy Skinner, Hank Skinner, Kenneth Blake, and Heather Skinner; brothers Benjamin Skinner and David Skinner; sisters: Charlotte Phelps and Cecilia Strunk, and several nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Connie Gottman; daughter Anna McClanahan; grandson Lewis Skinner; brother in laws Lawrence Gottman and Jerry Phelps. The family will receive friends on Sunday August 23, 2009 from 2 until 4pm at 1146 W South St. in Taylorville. A private family service will be held later. Services are being handled by McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Memorials may be made to Central Illinois Community Blood Bank, 1134 S. Seventh, Springfield, IL 62781 or 7 county Kidney Fund, 701 N. First, Springfield, IL 62781