James A. "Skip" Skipper went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2013, at home, with family and friends by his side. Skip is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tammy Harber Skipper, as well as six brothers, one sister, and several nieces, nephews and close friends. Skip was born on November 8, 1942, to Oscar Skipper and Evangaline Skipper Rodgers. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013, beginning at 12 noon, followed by the service at 1:00pm, at Hampstead Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Sea Lawn Memorial Park in Hampstead, NC.