Samuel Lavaughn Skipper, Sr. 85, a resident of Garland, AL passed away August 16, 2018 at his residence in Garland, AL. A Celebration of Life Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 20018 from the Johnson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Herbert Brown and Bishop Leon Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Skipper Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home of Georgiana, AL directing arrangements. Lavaughn was preceded in death by his father, Thomas N. Skipper, mother, Vinnie S Skipper, sister, Addie S Mitchell, and brothers, David and Vernon Skipper. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Jacqueline J. Skipper; Sons: Timothy N (Patricia) Skipper, Greenville, AL, Samuel L. (Suzanne) Skipper, McKenzie, AL, and Andrew C (Beverly) Skipper, Evergreen, AL; Daughter: Rosalyn (Johnny) Sales, Perdue Hill, AL; Sister: Callie S Terry, Greenville, NC; Brother: Tommie L (Geraldine) Skipper, Harper, TX; Grandsons, Timothy N "Nathan" (Leah) Skipper, John Patrick (Lacy) Skipper, Sr., both of Greenville, AL, Andrew C Skipper, Jr, Evergreen, AL, and Jonathan L Sales, Perdue Hill, AL; Granddaughters, Rebecca L Skipper, Dothan, AL, Laura Skipper, Greenville, AL, Andrea S (Blake) Stringer, Evergreen, AL, and Elizabeth Skipper, Auburn, AL. Lavaughn was blessed with 8 Great Grandchildren. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 10 a.m. Saturday until service time. Online condolences can be made at www.johnsongeorgiana.com.