Obituaries:  J. B. Skinner, Sabine Parish       S-560
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 2, 1953
Submitted by: Tammy Larche-Smith
              tammy@cp-tel.net




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The Sabine Index - J. B. Skinner

  2 Jan 1953 - J. B. Skinner, 72, suffered a heart attack and
passed away while at work near his residence on Dec. 9. Mr.
Skinner was a life-long resident of Belmont,. He was marred on
Nov. 30, 1902, to Miss Belle Currie, who survived him, also one
son, O. M. Skinner, of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. G. J.
Jones of DeRidder, Mrs. Edna Cobb of Negreet; nine grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.

  Mr. Skinner was a faithful member of Union Baptist church, was
associate teacher of the adult mens class at the time of his
death. He will surely be missed in church for he associate
teacher of the adult mens class at the time of his death. He will
surely be missed in church for he was always present when his
health would permit and ready and willing to do his part in
helping to advance the work of the church and community.

  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Walter Haley of
Beaumont, Texas, assisted by Rev. Oliver Roberts of Belmont and
Rev. Clepper of DeRidder with burial in Belmont cemetery under
the direction of Drewett funeral home of Mansfield. Pallbearers
were nephews of the deceased.