James R. Skinner Jr.

I'm so sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing - as a classmate all through elementary, middle, and high school, as well as going to church together, many of my childhood memories include Jimmy. Praying for peace and comfort for you all during this time.

Wendy and family,

I was surprised and saddened to hear that Jimmy was gone. Please know that I join you, your family members and friends in mourning his passing. I had the pleasure of coaching Jimmy in little league baseball for three years. He was a quiet young man, but he loved the game and showed his excitement in his own way. My prayers are with you.

So very sorry to hear about the loss of James. I sat next to him for a while at Nationwide and he was a good mentor and a great fellow cubs fan. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.

My heart sank when a co worker of mine told me today that one of our customers past away..it saddens me more to know it was James..When I first had the chance to meet him ..he made me smile....His blue eyes were kind and he was quiet but I had to tell him ..How much he reminded me of my dad who passed away years ago .. with his awesome whistling..like a song bird ..After that he came by and would whistle and last week he walked by behind me and I said Hi!! He nodded his head and walked away...

To the Skinner family, I was Miss Arnold. To Mercy Hospital, I was Jean Arnold, R.N., Operating Room Dept. That is how I met Dr. James Skinner and soon became the boys caregiver for a period of ten years. Even though I have lived in South Florida for over 25 years, the memories of being part of the Skinner family is very vivid in my heart. I am so very sorry I will not be there, but my spirit and love is there now.
Always and forever. Miss Arnold

Jimmy was my choir student at Roosevelt High School. He loved to sing and was a model student. I still remember his performance of "Amarilli, mia bella" at State Solo contest. He was a pleasure to have in class.
My condolences to the family.