Harry Lester “Yank” Skinner

Harry Lester “Yank” Skinner passed away Thursday, January 11th, at the age of 72. He was born in Morenci, Michigan to his parents the late Ralph and Mary Bucher Skinner.
“A Painter by trade and a Father by heart”
He is survived by his wife Laura Skinner, his siblings; Ethyl Robinson, Freddy Skinner, Jim Skinner and Roy Skinner. As well as his children; Terry Skinner (Regina), Patricia Skinner, Paula Cannon (Don), Jerry Skinner (Serena), Helen Osorio (Lorena), Heather Roesch, Texanne Miller, Crystal Winters and Harry Partridge (Teresa). He was blessed with 31 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Along with his parents, Harry was predeceased by his sisters; Bonnie Smith, Linda Lou Skinner and Joyce Burnett, his brothers; Robert Skinner and Junior Skinner, and his granddaughter Brianna Roesch.
The service was held on Monday, January 15 at Friendship Baptist Church in Marietta.