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Jimmie Skipper Obituary

Skipper Deacon Jimmie Skipper, Sr. age 92, went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2014. Member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church and retired from Columbus City Schools. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Eve Skipper, wife Mary Skipper, three brothers and one sister. Survived by children, Jimmie Skipper, Jr., Edward Skipper, Eric Betts, Harriet Sims, Lottie Skipper, Elizabeth (Kennith) Martin, Georgia Skipper Stroud; grandchildren, Brian Sims, Maurice Sims, Vernon Skipper, Shawn Skipper, Kennieth Martin, Tashana (Kelly) Sims Campbell, Kendrick Martin, and Weldon Hudspeth; many great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Pauline Eldridge, brother-in-law, Moses Eldridge, special friends, Iona Ruffin and Coley Crawford; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Home-going Celebration 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church 2283 Sunbury Rd. Bishop Donald J. Washington, officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until time of service. Interment 10 a.m. Thursday, 4/3/2014 at Glen Rest Estate. Arrangements entrusted to SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES 614/444-1GOD (1463). Monique L. Smoot, Funeral Director www.SMOOTFUNERAL.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2014.

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Kathy Fee-Kaba

April 3, 2014

I know you are so happy to be back with your wife we will miss you but know that God's plan is best.

Charlene Redd & family

April 2, 2014

To Jimmie & Edward and family sorry for the loss of your father

Tara Campbell

April 2, 2014

My prayers are with your family and you Edward in your time of grief. May God Bless you keep this family.

Patricia Glover

April 1, 2014

Our Prayers are with you in your time of sorrow, we lover you all, The Glover Family

Sis Donna Shepherd

April 1, 2014

To the Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Deacon Skipper. I can recall him always doing devotion at noon day bible study. He was a very nice, dedicated and soft-spoken person that love the Lord. He will be miss at Church. May the Lord comfort each of you during this time of sorrow.

Charles Truss

April 1, 2014

Please accept my condolences..

Terrica Butts

April 1, 2014

To the family, I am sending my deepest condolences in your time of grief. Mr. Skipper was a great man and I will truly miss him, Chittenden will never be the same...

The Anderson Family

April 1, 2014

Our Deepest Condolences to the Friends and Family of Deacon Jimmie Skipper Sr., we love you like you are our own always and forever!!!
May God Bless and Keep You!! ;-{

April 1, 2014

God's Army is growing stronger and stronger by the moment, because He is calling home all the greatest and most strongest warriors of our time. Deacon Skipper has endured this strength for an abundant amount of time. He can now rest peacefully knowing that his work has been done and he can go home gracefully. We will miss him deeply, but know he is in the comfort of many others that love and embrace him just as we have. He has prepared and patiently awaited his journey, so we must allow him to rise and take this flight happily. Soar High Our Blessed Angel Of God and Rest Assuredly That You Are Finally Home!!! May God Bless and Keep the Family Eternally and Internally!!! My Deepest Condolences To You All. "Lean not on your own understanding but trust in the Lord our God, In all your ways take notice of Him and He will make your path straight"...(Proverbs 3:5-6)

Bonnie Ponder

April 1, 2014

To Lottie Skipper and family, I just wanted to let you know that caring thoughts are with you at this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family.

Stephanie Keaton

April 1, 2014

Gods faithful servant has been called home to glory. May God bless and comfort the Skipper in their time of need. I will be keeping you in my prayers.

DEBRA EVANS

April 1, 2014

TO THE SKIPPER FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
DEBBIE AND ASHLEY EVANS

Deacon & Mrs. Bernard Brown

April 1, 2014

To The Skipper Family: Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Andre' Hairston

March 31, 2014

I would like to say to the family sorry for your loss and he will be sadly missed.

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