Perry D. Skinner

Purple Heart Recipient ~ First Calvary Division, United States Army Perry D. Skinner, 76, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Perry was born June 28, 1944 in Elizabethtown, Indiana to parents Woodrow and Ruth Skinner. He married Claudia Moore on June 15, 1968 and together, they had three children. Perry served in the United States Army as part of the First Calvary Division and upon his discharge, he was granted a purple heart. After his service in the U.S. Army, Perry began working at Cummins and worked as a machinist until his retirement. He loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and anything that brought him outdoors. More than anything else, Perry loved his family. He was a devoted father and grandfather and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren any time he could. Perry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Claudia Skinner; his son, Russell (Jill) Skinner; his daughters, Angela (Adam) Imlay, and Linette (Tyrone) Buckingham; and his grandchildren, Miranda Elam, Steven Imlay, Hannah Elam, Shana, Shelby, and Shane Skinner, and Alyssa Buckingham. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Carolyn, Marilyn, and Marshall Skinner. In keeping with Perry’s wishes, there will be no public services. We encourage anyone to leave online condolences for the family at www.Myers-Reed.com. Myers-Reed Chapel is serving the Skinner family.