Melvin Eugene Skinner's Obituary
Melvin Eugene Skinner, 81, of Vandalia, IL passed away at 9:00 PM, Thursday, June 13, 2019 at home.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Monday, June 17, 2019 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia. Memorials may be made to Bond County Home Health and Hospice.
Melvin Eugene Skinner was born on September 14, 1937 in Keyesport, IL, the son of Fred M. and Etta G. (Hunter) Skinner. Melvin was a carpenter and member of the Carpenter’s Union Local # 377. He was also a member of the Masonic Temperance Lodge #16, Vandalia. Melvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and visiting with friends at the local coffee shops.
He is survived by his daughters, Debbie and husband, David Richards of Johnston, IA and Peggy Roberts of Vandalia; sons, Dan Skinner of Brownstown, Gene Skinner of DuQuoin, David Skinner of Cathedral City, CA, and Dean Skinner and wife, Julie of West Port, MA; one brother; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James “Jim” Skinner; two brothers; and one sister.
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