Robert Earl Skinner born September 9, 1941 in Colmesneil, Texas, entered into eternal rest on May 11, 2013 in Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lois & Edgar Skinner. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Marva Skinner; children, Ada Tucker & husband Glenn, Tiana Chenier & husband Melvin; grandchildren, Dwayne Scott, Dianna Chenier & Tanesha Shephard. Visitation will be 5-9pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home. Funeral Service will begin at 11am on Friday, May 17, 2013 at New Faith Church, 4315 W. Fuqua st., Houston, Texas 77045. Burial to follow in the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.