Frank Skipper

Frank Skipper obituary, Rutherfordton, NC

Frank Skipper

Frank Skipper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Aug. 14, 2023.

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Frank Skipper, age 76, of Rutherfordton, NC, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 14, 2023, at Hill Top Health & Rehab.
A native of Rutherford County, Frank was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Pauline Skipper. Frank was a major collector of sports cards and memorabilia, and he at one time had a store full of all his collections. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Angie Skipper, and one sister, Judy Hodge.
Frank is survived by two sisters, Gail Ledbetter, and Theresa Skipper, two brothers, David Skipper, and Bobby Skipper, and five stepchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at McMahan's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, with Reverend Peter Surran officiating. Interment will follow at Rutherfordton City Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory in charge of arrangements.
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