Audrea Andre Skinner

1978 - 2022

Audrea Andre (Dre) Skinner who was born on October 21,1978 to the late Andrew Bush and Dollie Skinner and was called home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2022. He was 43 years old. A native New Orleanian, Andre was educated in the Orleans Parish School System. He accepted Christ at an early age and as an adult he attended and was a deacon at New Home Ministries, under Samuel R. Blakes. He later became a member of Holy Trinity FWC under Pastor Peggy Ratliff, where he was ordained as an Elder and was active in outreach and the Men's Ministry. Andre worked in construction for over 20 years. Dre started out at Boh.Bros., where he met Harry-Lynn who taught him everything he knew and accepted him as his son. From there he became a foreman on every job he worked. He was always the first one on the job and the last to leave. He became a successful entrepreneur to Junk Lords in May 2021. Andre met the love of his life Alicia while at Dunbar's in 1999. And married her in April 2000 and to that union was born three beautiful children, Angelique, Andre Jr and Anthony Skinner. Dre as we knew him enjoyed spending time with his family and his stanka. Everyone that knew Dre knew he was a died hard Saints fan. Andre leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife Alicia Skinner; 3 children who, he adored: Angelique, Andre Jr and Anthony Skinner. 1 four-legged grand dog: Dior. His mother Dollie Skinner. 2 sisters Tomeka Bush Ruffin and Dejoan Skinner. 1 Auntie Barber Bush. His In Laws Peggy and Benton Ratliff and Louis and Sheree Henderson. Sister-in-law Keishia Mackie (Rochon). God-daughter Gabrielle Lebant; A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Andre was preceded in death by his beloved father Andrew Bush. Grandmother Odeal Johnson and Grandfather Sentel Bush. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Solid Rock Baptist Church, 1817 Richard Wilson Drive, Kenner, LA on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 12:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am. Interment: private. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.