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Edward Skinner Obituary

Edward Skinner 85 years, of Merrillville, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Spring Mills Health Campus. He was born October 3, 1930 in Forrest City, AR to the late Earnest and Luebirder Roby Skinner. He attended East Pulaski Grade School and Roosevelt High School. He worked for U.S. Steel Corp faithfully for 40 plus years in the Coke Plant. Edward met and married the late Lillie Mae Johnson on June 9, 1950. In 1951, he was called to serve his country in the Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged from service in 1953. Edward is survived by 1 daughter Regina Y. (Reginald) Dixon of Warren, MI. 7 grandchildren. 1 sister Marilyn (Herbert) Hicks of Merrillville, IN. 2 brothers Willard Skinner of Merrillville, IN and Gregory Skinner of Gary, IN. Uncle Claude Roby Jr. of Merrillville, IN. Very devoted friend Mr. Paul Sims of Hobart, IN. Edward was a member of First Baptist Church for 20 plus years. He was an active member of the Official Board of Deacons and Sunday School Teacher. Visitation Friday, April 29, 2016 from 9 to 11:00 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. All services at First Baptist Church, 626 W. 21st Ave. Pastor Timothy F. Brown, officiating. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 27, 2016.

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May 5, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Charles Kirklen

May 5, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Juanita and Kenneth Holmes

April 28, 2016

A strong Soldier has gone home. May the family find comfort in the loving, precious members of your loss loved one. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you all. R.I.P. Deacon Skinner. Members of First Baptist Family.

Yana & Michael Mays and Family

April 28, 2016

To The Family, Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understand.In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path. AMEN

Anonymous

April 27, 2016

May the Lord grant you peace and comfort...

Deacon Leroy and Barbara Shaw

April 27, 2016

To the entire family. We share your sorrow in the passing of your Dearly Beloved Edward. We shared many memories together. He and his Wife and Daughter were with us at sweet Home MB Church, many years ago. His Spirit will forever linger on in our hearts. God has called a strong Soldier home. Find comfort in knowing that Deacon Skinner is at rest now. No more sickness, sorrow, pain again, he can now go to that special place that God has prepared for him.Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Our Prayers, thoughts and continued Blessings are with you all.

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