Abraham Skinner

Abraham Skinner obituary, Naples, FL

Abraham Skinner

Abraham Skinner Obituary

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Naples - Abraham Skinner, 94, of Naples, FL passed away December 14th, 2024. Born and raised in Ft. Myers, FL, he graduated from Ft. Myers High School where he was Capt. of the football team, ran track and participated in many other high school activities and organizations. Abe attended The University of Florida for a time but returned to Ft Myers after the passing of his father. Upon returning home Abe married the love of his life, Martha; they were married for 67 years until Martha's death in 2017.

As a proud 5th generation Floridian; he resided in Lee and Collier counties all his life. In 1955 Abe and his family moved to Immokalee where they raised their children. Abe had a wonderful tenor voice and led the singing and the choir at First United Methodist Church. He also sang at numerous weddings and funerals in Lee and Collier Counties.

He and Martha moved to Naples in 1973, however, Abe began his journey with the Collier Co. Property Appraiser's office in 1962, working in both the technical and managerial sides of appraisal operations. In 1991 he was elected Property Appraiser. He served faithfully until his retirement which was set to begin next year in January. During his tenure, his contribution to Collier Co. went beyond his duties, he embodied the spirit of public service and shaped the office into what it is today. To him, "retirement" was a dirty word, and he often said that if he died while he was still in office, he would die a happy man. He put God and family first, especially his beloved Martha.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen Walker; son, Abraham "Kelly" Skinner; grandchildren, Eric (Amber) Walker and Nikki (Hale) Sakoff; great grandchildren, Haley and Savannah; sister, Sheila Skinner; cherished nieces, Susan, Julie, and Linda (Hart); as well as a host of cousins and extended family.

Services will be announced following the upcoming holidays.

Fuller Funeral Home-Pine Ridge, Naples, is entrusted with final care.
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