Pastor Warren Skinner

Virginia Beach - The beloved Pastor Warren Skinner went to be with the Lord on March 14, 2017, leaving behind many loved-ones and friends. He is predeceased by his father, Warren Skinner, Sr. and his brother, Robert Skinner. He pastored Diamond Springs Baptist Church (DSBC) for over 30 years.

He leaves to continue his legacy his wife of almost 49 years, Linda; his daughters, Paula Hafner and her husband, Kevin and Amy Hint and her husband, Dennis; 6 grandchildren, Kayla Hafner, Melissa Joyner and her husband, Will, Jonathan Hint, Lydia Hafner, Titus Hafner, and Ethan Hint; his mother, Ruth Skinner; 2 siblings and numerous siblings by marriage, and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Pastor Skinner will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at DSBC. The church will host a viewing beginning at 11:00 am. Burial will be at 1:00pm on Sunday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to DSBC.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 16, 2017.

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Robert Weant

November 12, 2017

Brother Skinner was my Pastor in Kingsville, Tx while I was stationed there back in 1984. My wife and I was just married. My wife played the piano and I would help with the song service along with Richard. I just found out today that Pastor is in heaven. He will be missed by this family. My prayers are with his wife and children and grandchildren. I will miss him. Sorry for your lost Mrs Skinner. Good memories of Heritage Baptist Church. Love to all... Looking forward to seeing Pastor Skinner in heaven.

Nelson & Brandi Newman

March 20, 2017

Pastor Skinner and Diamond Springs Baptist were very instrumental in bringing us to a closer walk with the Lord and building a firm foundation in our new marriage in 1998. We have continued to grow spiritually to the point of being called into the ministry and give much credit to where we are now to those foundational beginnings with Pastor Skinner and Diamond Springs. He was one of the nicest men you ever could have the privilege to know and we will MISS HIM DEARLY!

Scott Hickman

March 19, 2017

Pastor skinner has been my savoir for many years I love him and will miss him the rest of my life

Jackelyne Magloire

March 18, 2017

We am blessed to have Pastor Skinner as our pastor. He was a kind loving and faithful man of God. Humble and respectful to everyone he meets. I knew him for 18 years and every time the military move us to the Virginia Beach Area, Diamond Spring Baptist church is our home church and we love it there. He has been our friend and Pastor. You will be dearly missed.

Joy Magloire

March 18, 2017

We will miss you!

Joy Magloire

March 18, 2017

I will miss him very much. He said he was proud of me. At least he is in a better place now!:) :(

Jackie Magloire

March 18, 2017

He was a great man, who left an AMAZING legacy.

Dr. Peggy L. Washington

March 18, 2017

Greeting the Skinner Family and "my" Diamond Springs Baptist Church family during this bittersweet time in the precious and holy name of our Lord and Savior Jesus: No matter how many notes I missed while playing the organ during the Services of Worship, he would always say, "Just do your best. That's all God wants." May God continuously sustain, comfort, and console you during Pastor Warren Skinner's celestial homegoing because although we are weeping, there is definitely a celebration in heaven! (I wish I could be with all of you at this time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers). Peggy Washington in Oklahoma City, OK

Becky Macdonald

March 18, 2017

I am very blessed to have known this wonderful man. I live out of state but would visit the church every year when I was visiting my daughter and family and always felt so welcome!! Praying for everyone today and I will be there in Spirit!!

scott n fran hickman

March 16, 2017

What a wonderful man n pastor how blessed we are to have known him. we are heartbroken to hear of this loss and we praying for the family love the hickmans

Steven Parry

March 16, 2017

We were deeply saddened by this sudden news. Praying for the family and the church. He was our Pastor for nearly 7 years. Lots of fond memories.

Scott -Piano Showcase

March 16, 2017

A couple of years ago when the Church got a new piano, I had the honor of meeting and dealing with Pastor Skinner and was sorry to hear of his passing. He was truly a man of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and his Church Family.

Renee Hein

March 16, 2017

Thinking of you all at this most difficult time. You are all in my prayers.

March 15, 2017

We both weep and rejoice with you all. God bless. Love, Elmo & Marcia
Mercer, Nashville TN

Judy Hitt

March 15, 2017

So sorry for your loss.I'm Ina Achilles baby sister Judy Pressley Hitt.

Ruthie Roberts

March 15, 2017

I will always have fond memories of Bro. Skinner. As a child, in the 70's, I remember his gentle kindness to me, my mother and brother, as we would clean the church on Saturdays. I will miss his numerous beautiful Bible verses, he posted on FB. each day. I am thankful to have known him. One day we will join him again, to spend forever with. Again, my prayers for Linda, Paula and Amy and their family.

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