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Egan Skinner Obituary


EGAN GREER SKINNER, III  
On March 16, 2011 EGAN GREER SKINNER, III; beloved husband of Virginia Link Skinner; loving father of Wendy Skinner Abid (Nick) and Brian Link; dear brother of Ann Skinner McDoniels and Elyse Skinner Holland (Lee); devoted grandfather of Cole, Emma and Paige Abid. Also missed by his beloved dogs Luna and Sandee. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 600 Viers Mill Rd., Rockville, MD 20852 on Monday, March 21 at 10 a.m. A private interment will be held at Stokes Cemetery in Hendersonville, SC. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Dr., Rockville, MD 20850. Arrangements by SIMPLE TRIBUTE.

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 17 to Mar. 20, 2011.

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Charlie Brendle

March 22, 2011

Virginia,
My friendship with Egan goes back to high school in Winston-Salem. I was shocked and very saddened by his death. He was a great guy and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Josie Boose

March 20, 2011

Elyse,Ann and Virginia, May the Lord comfort you in this time of loss, knowing that Egan is with the Lord right now is comforting. My prayers are with the whole family.

Lynn Holland

March 20, 2011

Dear Virginia, It is with deep sorrow that I read of Egan's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my prayers.

Lynn Holland (Damascus)

March 20, 2011

Dear Virginia,
We are so sorry to hear of Egan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dick and Jan Hooper

Mary Lee Keen

March 18, 2011

Dear Virginia,
We are so sorry to hear of Egan's passing. Know that he is safe and free of pain. We will miss him. Our hearts go out to you, Brian, and the family. Take comfort in family and friends -- we are here to support you in any way we can.
Love,
Mary Lee and Kenny Keen
Jessica and Wayland Kramer

Karen Thomas

March 17, 2011

Dear Virginia, I was so sorry to hear of your beloved Egan's passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and to your family.
Karen Thomas

Marta Tvardek

March 17, 2011

Dearest Virginia and Brian,
We want to express our deepest sympathies on Egan's passing. He was a true Southern gentleman and we were lucky to have worked with him and gotten to know him personally through the years. May you find comfort in family, friends and each other through this very difficult time and great loss.
With our love, The Tvardek Family

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