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Robert Skinner Jr.

1941 - 2014

Robert Skinner Jr. obituary, 1941-2014, Chicago, IL

BORN

1941

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc - Chicago

4114 South Michigan Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

Robert Skinner Obituary

Robert L. Skinner Jr., 72, former American Airlines executive, died January 6, 2014. United States Air Force veteran. Retired from thirty-five year career with American Airlines and later retired from U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Civil Aviation Security as Assistant Security Inspector. Survived by two sisters, B. Camille Rountree (Richard,) and Cynthia Skinner Williams, nieces and nephews, family and friends. Viewing Hours, Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral, Friday, January 17, 2014, Visitation at 9:00 AM. Services at 11:30 AM in Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc., 4114 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60653, 773-624-2703. In lieu of flowers, gifts to the Church of the Good Shepherd, UCC, 5700 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, IL 60637. www.unityfuneralparlors.com

Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2014.
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Bob was a wonderful friend,co-worker and Boss. His strive for excellence in conjunction with his sense of fairness in managing always stood out.Bob was always the life of the party.His love for fine food,travel and fine things inspired me to reach for the stars.He gave more than he recieved. He was a fine man with fine values. R.I.P my friend. You have flown but will not be forgotten. Blessings to the Skinner family. Much Love Darvaia Flossmoor ILL

January 20, 2014

I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Bob. He was a great person and very much admired and respected. I am so forunate to have him not only as my boss but also a friend. My thoughts and prays are with your family.

Pearl Khan

January 17, 2014

I keep hearing his laugh "Oh My" and will miss him. God Bless his family and friends.
Caroline Puccini

January 15, 2014

My condolences to the Skinner family. Robert was a great friend and will be truly missed.

Reshawn Seaberry

January 15, 2014

My condolences to the Skinner family. Robert was a great friend and co-worker and will be truly missed.

Reshawn Seaberry

January 15, 2014

Working with Robert Skinner gave me an opportunity to have known a wonderful person. The Skinner family has my deepest sympathy.

Maxine Grady

January 14, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 14, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deb Barrett

January 14, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy, may God bring you and your family comfort and strength during this time.
1 Co.10:13

CAROL

January 14, 2014

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Viewing

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc - Chicago

4114 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

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17

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc - Chicago

4114 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

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17

Memorial service

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Unity Funeral Parlors, Inc - Chicago

4114 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653

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