Funeral service for Thomas Chester Skinner, 79, Lawrence, will be 2 pm Friday, March 22, 2013, at Trinity Episcopal Church.
Tom was born in 1934 in Lawrence, the son of Chester Ernest Skinner and Irene Elsie Brabazon Skinner. He died Mar. 18, 2013, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He is survives by his wife, Shirley, of the home; three children, Carol Stevenson, Robert Skinner, and Ronald Skinner, all of Lecompton; three grandchildren, Ryan Skinner, Lecompton, Sarah (Matt) Koerner, Lawrence, and Timothy McLees, Christiansburg, Va.; one sister, Mary (Dennis)Stauffer, Lawrence; two great grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Tom served in the United States Army and was a retired truck driver. Among his interests were fishing, hunting, target shooting, and working on his farm. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Friends may call from 8 am to 8 pm Thursday where the family will receive them from 5:30-7:30 pm at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Lecompton Volunteer Fire Dept. or Lecompton United Methodist Church in care of the Funeral Home.
I was sorry to hear of Tom’s passing, my condolences to you & your family. Tommy & I grew up together & inlisted in the military at the same time.
Ron & family,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family at this time.
Dear Shirley,
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family with Tom’s passing. He was a good man who lived a good life. As a child playing with his sister, Mary, I always thought of him as a very nice and handsome man, and that together, you were a lovely couple.
We send prayers of blessings and keep you in our thoughts. God bless you and your family.
The years are long, but also to short. Our prayers and thought are with all of you. I think of you often and hope to see you soon. May God bless and keep you in his loving arms.
Shirley, Sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Tom was a good friend and enjoyed working with Tom in the truck lines many years. He will be missed by many. We are in Arizona so will be unable to attend services.
prayer and thoughts are with you.Tom was a great guy I enjoyed visiting with him when he came to Judys junction
Shirley, don’t know if you remember me, but I used to deliver your propane gas back in late eighty’s/ early ninty’s. Your house was one of my favorite stops, because I loved visiting with Tom. Even in years lator, I would run into him some place, and we would always have a good visit. He was a very nice man, and i’m glad I got to know him. god bless you and your family.
Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you, Carol, and your family during this difficult time. If there is anything you need, please let me know.