Billy (W.T.) Skinner of Covington, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the age of 75. Mr. Skinner was a faithful member of Porterdale Baptist Church, for 54 years, and a member of the Masonic Lodge Golden Fleece #6 F&AM. His faith and family were the two most important things in his life. Sharing a special bond with his grandchildren, he enjoyed taking them fishing. Mr. Skinner loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Ricki Lynn Criswell; parents, Tom and Lucille Skinner; sister, Mildred Leigh Jay.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Shirley Skinner; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Chuck Wooley, Hope and Jimmy Ricks; grandchildren, Nichole, Adrienne, J.T., Jeremy, Jaden Daniel, Leah, Jaden Lynn, Dilynn, Zabin; as well as twelve great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service for Mr. Skinner will be held Sunday, March 8, 2020, 3:00 P.M., at Porteradale Baptist Church, 2 Ash Street, in Porterdale, with Pastor David Wheeler, Mayor Steve Horton and Frank Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Lawnwood Memorial Park with Masonic Honors. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Saturday, March 7, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Porterdale Baptist Church video equipment fund in honor of Mr. Skinner.
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