Alvin Douglas "A.D." Skinner
Alvin Douglas "A.D." Skinner
Obituary
Guest Book
Alvin Skinner Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Doug was born in Providence on October 9, 1949, to the late Charles and Lucille Skinner.
He was also a dedicated member of Diamond Baptist church in Diamond. For 27 years, Doug worked as a coal miner for Pyro before continuing his career as an electrician, welder, and mechanic at Alliance Coal's central shop for 10 years.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Skinner,
Doug was also a musician; he loved singing and playing his guitar. In addition, he was a member of the Carroll Peyton Band, the KY travelers, and the Mountain View Pickers.
Survivors include his wife of 20 Years, Linda of Clay; daughter Dana Bowles (Greg) of Hanson; 3 sons Chris Skinner (Candy), Mitchell Hedgepath (T.J.) of Newburgh, IN, Michael Hedgepath (Holli); brother Thomas Skinner (Linda) of Sullivan; grandchildren Kati Parker (Jacob), Grant Skinner, Parker Bowles, Dalton Hedgepath (Alyse), Natalie Hedgepath, Lilly Moman, Ruby Kate Hedgepath, Georgia Hedgepath; 2 great-grandchildren Elena Parker and Asher Parker.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church in Providence at 3:00 PM. Brother Jim Lantrip and Brother Johnnie Davis will be officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 12:00 PM till the service time at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to Lucy Smith King Care Center, 2410 South Green St, Henderson, KY 42420, or CWCCF ( Caring for Webster County Cancer Fighters), P O Box 183, Dixon, KY 42409.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Alvin Douglas "A.D." Skinner, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
9000 State Rte 132 W P.O. Box 380, Clay, KY 42404
Make a Donation
in Alvin Skinner's name
People and places connected with Alvin
Recent Obituaries
How to support Alvin's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Alvin Skinner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
