Richard D. Skinner

Holt

Richard Dana Skinner, 66 of Holt, MI, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011. Rich was born June 30, 1944 in Alma, Michigan. After an extended illness, he went home to be with the Lord he served faithfully during his life. Richard received his BA from Alma College and an MA from Vanderbilt University. He and his wife, Bonnie (Labadie) have been married for 43 years and have served in full-time ministry with Campus Crusade for Christ for nearly 40 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Alice (Bronson) Skinner.

He is survived by his wife and his children and their families: Jeff and Catha Skinner and their children Rebekah, Charlie, Sarah, and Andrew; Ted and Kristin (Skinner) Kluck, and their children, Tristan and Maxim; Ryan and Kelly Skinner and their children Anna, Nora, and Jacob. He is also survived by his siblings Ted Skinner, Mary (Skinner) Sexton, and John Skinner.

A Memorial service will be held 11 AM, Saturday, May 7 at South Church, 5250 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, MI. Visitation will be held for an hour preceding and following the service. Donations in his name can be made to The Jesus Film Project, P.O. Box 628222, Orlando, Fl 32862-8222 or Samaritan’s Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000. Online condolences may be made at:gorslineruncimaneastlansing.com.