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Gerald Skipper Obituary
Mr. Gerald Wayne Skipper, Sr., age 72, of Grand Ridge, FL passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in Kinard, FL. Gerald was born on December 22, 1942 in Bay County, FL and had lived in Grand Ridge since 1987 coming from Forest, MS. He worked with International Paper Co for over 30 years as an auditor. Gerald received his Bachelors of Science degree in accounting from Florida State University. Gerald was a Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Mack Skipper and Pearl "Warren" Skipper, brother, Charles Skipper, half-brother, Ray Warren. Survivors include,wife, Diane Skipper of Grand Ridge, FL,1 son, Gerald (Gerry) Skipper, Jr. and his wife Kelly of Blountstown, FL, 2 daughters, Andrea Hunter and her husband, Clay of Marianna, FL, Sandi Kimbrel and her husband, Jonathan of Blountstown, FL, 3 brothers, Johnny Skipper and his wife, Wanda of Kinard, FL; Tommy Skipper and his wife Linda of Wewahitchka, FL; Reggie Skipper and his wife, Michelle of Kinard, 2 sisters, Evelyn Rushing and her husband Lucious of Kinard, FL; Joyce Greene of Kinard, FL, 8 grandchildren, Cole and Kyle Skipper; Austin, Braden and Coben Hunter; Emma, Nathan and Zeb Kimbrel. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, 2015 at 11:00 am (CDT) at Rivertown Community Church with Pastor Claude McGill officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 6:00 pm (CDT) until 8:00 pm (CDT) at Peavy Funeral Home Chapel. All arrangements are under the direction of Marlon Peavy at Peavy Funeral Home in Blountstown, FL.
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Dave Beck
June 29, 2015
Diane,
My thoughts are with you and your family.
June 19, 2015
Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Vonsenita Baker Tranquille and Rosetta Baker, Bristol, Fl.
Kelli Bundy
June 18, 2015
Diane,
So sorry for the loss of your husband.
Praying the Lord grants you peace and comfort during this very difficult time.
Teresa Dozier
June 18, 2015
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved husband.
Becky Beatty
June 18, 2015
Diane and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Gerald. I know you will forever hold him close in your hearts and his legacy will live on in each of you. My sincerest condolences.
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