Carlton Phillip Skinner

Carlton is survived and missed by his loving wife Shirley of 69 years, and his two beloved children Teri (Carson) Robinson and Tam (Jim) Yontz. He is remembered by his two grandchildren Karen Ann (Parker) Bradshaw and Brian (Victoria Rey) Yontz. He was predeceased by his father Charles Skinner, his mother Ollie Skinner, his brothers Milford Skinner, Willis Skinner and Raymond Skinner and his sisters Ona Hess, Doris Westfall and Flossie Ahrens. He will also be missed by his two dogs Zenyatta and Little Nipper.

Carlton grew up in West Valley, NY. He served in the Army in 1945. He met his bride Shirley at a dance, and they were married on May 8, 1954. They moved from Buffalo, NY to Orlando, FL with their two daughters in 1966. They have lived in the same home ever since, and Carlton was a beloved fixture in the neighborhood. He retired from Lockheed Martin in 1991 as an inspector.

Carlton loved to work with his hands. His garage is full of various tools he used to build things like a replica of the barn from his childhood farm, or the numerous clocks he repaired. The garage also houses his beloved Miata he bought when he turned 80. He loved to play ping pong and claimed very few people could beat him.

Carlton was a lifelong Methodist, loved to go to church, and talked to everybody and anyone who was there. He made many dear friends through his church activities. He also was a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, and was often seen in Buffalo Bills gear.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 12 at 10am at Woodlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park located at 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL, followed by entombment in the Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family requests you make a donation to Orlando Rescue Mission located at 1521 W. Washington Street Orlando, FL 32805 or https://www.ourm.org/donate/.