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James Skipper Obituary

JAMES A. "SKIP" SKIPPER James A. "Skip" Skipper went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2013, at home, with family and friends by his side. Skip is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tammy Harber Skipper, as well as six brothers, one sister, and several nieces, nephews and close friends. Skip was born on November 8, 1942, to Oscar Skipper and Evangaline Skipper Rodgers. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013, beginning at 12 noon, followed by the service at 1:00pm, at Hampstead Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Sea Lawn Memorial Park in Hampstead, NC. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

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Published by Wilmington Star-News from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2013.

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Danny Dunn

September 3, 2013

James has always been a very loving true friend, I have always valued his friendship so much!

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Skip will always live in our hearts!

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you alway, Skip!

With all of our love,
Danny,Dorothy, and family

SUSAN (TINA) SUGGS

September 3, 2013

TAMMY AND FAMILY,SO SORRY FOR YOUR'E LOSS YOU WILL BE KEPT IN MY PRAYERS SKIP WAS LIKE A BROTHER I KNEW HIM FOR OVER 40+YEARS I WILL MISS HIS PHONE CALLS,NOW HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH BILL AND THEY FEEL NO PAIN THANK THE LORD FOR THAT!I WILL SEE YOU SOON!MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU.TINA

SUSAN (TINA) SUGGS

September 3, 2013

TAMMY AND FAMILY,SO SORRY FOR YOUR'E LOSS YOU WILL BE KEPT IN MY PRAYERS SKIP WAS LIKE A BROTHER I KNEW HIM FOR OVER 40+YEARS I WILL MISS HIS PHONE CALLS,NOW HE IS IN HEAVEN WITH BILL AND THEY FEEL NO PAIN THANK THE LORD FOR THAT!I WILL SEE YOU SOON!MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU.TINA

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