In memoriam: Paul Thomas Skinner Sr.


Paul Thomas Skinner Sr.

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Posted June 10, 2025 |

Paul, 71, of Ocala, FL, was born Nov. 1, 1953, to Thomas Elijah Skinner Jr. and Donna Magdalene Moore Skinner. He passed away on May 27, 2025.

He was a loving father and friend, and enjoyed all sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Florida Gators.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Donna, and his sister, Sandra Lyden, and her husband John Lyden.

He is survived by his sons Paul Thomas Skinner Jr. and Eric Skinner of Ocala; Michelle and Richard Black of Ohio; James and Tara Williams of Indiana; Christopher and Sherry Kerns (sister) of Ohio, their daughter Stacy and husband Tyler Cruse and their son Craig; Sarah Kerns and son Clive; Thomas and Abigail Skinner (brother) and their son Asher; Sandra and John’s children and their children, Kyle and Casey Lyden, and their children, Ivey, Zoe, and Joh; Todd Lyden and his children, Amanda, Josh and Erica; Corey Lyden and Colleen Lyden of North Carolina.

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