Gerald G. Skipper, Sr.

May 31, 2012

Gerald G. Skipper, Sr. of Cantonment died quietly at home Monday, May 28, 2012.

Gerald is a native of Excel, AL. After graduating high school and serving two years in the U. S. Army, he moved to Cantonment. He worked at Monsanto until retiring in 1985. His second career of 10 years was with Manheim Remarketing.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lera Nell Skipper; sons Gerald G. Skipper, Jr (Debbie) of Waco, TX, Artice J. Skipper of Milton, Marvin L. Skipper (Vivi) of Pensacola Beach; grandchildren Jolene Burroughs (Shane), Malinda Talierico, Kyle Skipper, Kayla Skipper; eight great grandchildren; loving sister-in-laws Vera McCrory, Linda Cartwrigh;t and brother-in-law Rupert Cartwright.

Visitation will be at Faith Chapel North on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Family visitation will be 5-6 p.m., and friends from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at Monroe Chapel, Monroeville, AL, at 10 a.m. on June 1, 2012.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Emerald Coast Hospice would be appreciated.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries