Robert Skinner

Robert Francis Skinner VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert Francis Skinner, 81, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. A man of kindness, compassion, integrity and tremendous faith, he was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Born in Norfolk on March 14, 1929, he was the son of William Luther and Sophie Skinner. As a member of the Granby High School football team, the Comets, Bob played in the first Oyster Bowl at Foreman Field in 1946. Upon graduation, he went to the University of Virginia on a football scholarship. Afterwards, he worked in pharmaceutical sales for Miles Laboratory until his retirement He was an avid golfer, a long time member of Bayside Baptist Church and a member of the Masons, Bayside branch. Bob was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, William Luther "Dudie" Skinner Jr. and Wilson F. "Bubby" Skinner Sr.; his first wife, Joyce R. Skinner; and his son, Robert F. "Robby" Skinner Jr. Surviving him are his beloved wife, Shirley Jean Skinner; his sister, Carolyn Skinner Riviere (Nesbitt D. "Sack"); his daughters, Frances McLure (Bobby) and JoAnn Hubbard (Benny Thomas); and stepchildren, Allen Perrel (Erica Petersen) and Teresa Perrel (Sidney Wenger). He is also survived by grandchildren, Sean McLure, Kelly Ouelette (Rob), Jessica Wenger, Nick Garbarino, Eamon Perrel, Sarah Perrel, Roam Perrel and Kathleen Perrel and great-grandchildren, Sarah, Mason, Alex and Vance. He leaves behind many nephews and nieces. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach. The Rev. Mark Pullen will officiate. In the event of rain, the service will be moved indoors at the memorial park. Hollomon- Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, is in charge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bayside Baptist Church Building Fund, 1920 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 or a charity of choice. Condolences may be offered at www.hollomon- brown.com.