George H. Skipper Jr.
George H. Skipper Jr.
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George was born in Conway, South Carolina, a son of the late George H. Skipper Sr. and Lula Mae Skipper. He was predeceased by one brother, Dock H. Skipper Sr.; and one sister, Ruby Godwin.
Surviving are his wife, Pat Skipper of Conway; one son, Kent Skipper and his wife, Marie, of Conway; one daughter, Alicia Harper of Conway; three grandchildren, Seth and Luke Skipper and Hope Harper; two brothers, Kelly Skipper and Oliver Skipper, both of Conway; and four sisters, Dottie Calder, Lou Culler, Ethel Davis, and Carrie Best, all of Conway.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2009 at North Conway Baptist Church with Dr. Jeff Gaskins officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, directed by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday, February 22, 2009 at the funeral home.
Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com or at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
Memorials may be sent to North Conway Baptist Church Building Fund, 1608 Sessions Street, Conway, SC 29526.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sandy Harrelson
March 25, 2009
Kent,
I am very sorry about the lost of your father and my friend. Mr. George was the most kind heartest people that I have every meet, was a great person to work with and a man who loved laughter. I will miss him dearly.
All of Us!
February 24, 2009
To the family of "Dear Ole George": We, the
Staff at the Public Works Dept. in North Myrtle Beach, SC are so sadden to learn of your loss. He was such a pleasant person to be associated with. We will miss him greatly. God Bless All of you. City of North Myrtle Beach Public Works Dept.
Chris Miller
February 24, 2009
Kent, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man and a good friend. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
February 23, 2009
Pat, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
May your wonderful memories you shared with George sustain you now.
Much love,
Betty F. Jordan
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Marinda Smith
February 23, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
The Gilberts
February 23, 2009
Pat, my dear friend Skip and Kent,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
With love and deepest sympathy,
Traci, Tom, Fran, Brooke and Kelle Gilbert
Michael Ujcich
February 22, 2009
Lou,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Michael, Beverly and Benjamin
Sonya Hucks
February 22, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Beverly Sasser
February 22, 2009
Pat,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Beverly adn Phillip Sasser
Melissa Armstrong
February 22, 2009
Alicia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John & Tasha Gaddy
February 22, 2009
Alicia, Kent & Marie,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you during this time.
Carolee
February 22, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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