Senator Sherrill N. "Pete" Skinner

SKINNER Senator Sherrill N. “Pete” Skinner, 62, a resident of Lake City, Florida died Tuesday, November 3, 2005 at the V.A. Medical Center, Lake City, Florida. Mr. Skinner was a native of McAlpin, Florida having resided in Suwannee and Columbia Counties for his entire life. He was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church, Lake City, Florida. He had received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Florida and a Masters degree in History from the Valdosta State University. Pete served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, was in the Peace Corps in India where he was awarded the National Service Award and was also a Foreign Service Officer working throughout the Caribbean all of which gave him perspectives that allowed him to make the differences he made. Pete served the people of the State of Florida as a State Representative and Florida State Senator during the 70s and 80s. He was a master at constituent care, one of the most important aspects of legislative office. Survivors include his wife: Ann Douglass Skinner, Lake City, Florida, his mother: Ozell (Leslie) Hatch, Suwannee, Florida, Three Sons: Christopher (Melissa) Skinner, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, Jason (Kelly) Skinner, Idaho Falls, Idaho and Ben Douglass, Lake City, Florida. Three Sisters: Reba (Jackie) Shaw, Suwannee, Florida, Averial Hodges, Kennesaw, Ga. and Marylyn (Don) Montgomery, Lake City, Florida. Three Grandchildren: Isabella Gayle Skinner, Lelan Amber Skinner and James Tucker Skinner also survive. Funeral Services For Senator Skinner will be conducted Monday November 7, 2005 at 4;00 P.M. in the St. James Episcopal Church with the Reverend Jeff Robinson, officiating. Interment will follow in the Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday November 6, 2005 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. James Episcopal Church Building Fund, 581 SW. Malone Street Lake City, Florida, 32025 or to the charity of your choice. GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 2658 SW. Main Blvd. Lake City, Florida is in charge of arrangements. 386-752-2414. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com