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Donald Skinner Obituary
AIKEN - Don Skinner passed away peacefully Nov 7, 2018 in Columbia, SC with family. He was born Oct 11, 1930 in Vernon, Texas to Hosea and Johnnie Skinner. After school, he joined the US Air Force becoming a 25-year Veteran with tours of both Korea and Vietnam where he was awarded several medals for bravery including two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars. Upon his retirement as CMSgt, he returned to Aiken where he married Miss Harriett Foxworth and where they were active in Rotary, United Way, Salvation Army and his local Purple Heart Chapter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mrs. Harriett Skinner and a brother Aubrey. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Sue and George Custer, son and daughter-in-law Charles and Karen Skinner, daughter and son-in-law Donna and Tim (Dec) Hannan and daughter and son-in-law Karen and Donald Joe Maloy. 3 Grandchildren, Erik Skinner, Kristi Billiu, Dakota Myers and 4 Great Grandchildren, Teagan Pasqual, Xander Skinner, Kyle Billiu and Kira Billiu.
Services will be Wednesday, Nov 14th, 1pm at Shellhouse Funeral Home, Hayne Ave. followed by graveside services in Bethany Cemetery with the family receiving visitors for refreshments at his home afterwards.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Golden Harvest Food Bank, United Way, Salvation Army or your favorite Veterans Organization.
SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801 (803)642-3456
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Karen Skinner
November 14, 2018
Don Skinner was my father-in-law and a more wonderful man I had seldom met. He was kind, loving, and articulate. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
John & Anne Welsh Matson
November 13, 2018
Don's wife, Harriett was my father's (Josey Welsh) cousin. We always enjoyed seeing Don at our family reunions at the Josey Plantation. He always had an interesting story to tell. Our sincere sympathy to you at this time of loss.
November 13, 2018
I first met Don when I joined the Military Order of the Purple Heart in 2013. He was an excellent speaker for any occasion and I enjoyed listening to his stories. My prayers to the family for their loss.
Linda Soyars
November 11, 2018
Don was my neighbor and friend for many years. He will be missed. Please accept my sympathy and condolences.
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