Michael graduated from M.B. Smiley in 1968. He met Tomasa Adame in Houston, Texas and married on June 24, 1978. Mike had a career as a bus operator at metro of 20 years. He had a passion for fishing, gardening, and spending time with his grandkids.
Mike found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He had a passion for fishing, gardening and, most importantly, spending time with grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor, loved to joke around, and brought laughter to those around him. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory and love will live on through his children, grandchildren, great - grandchildren, and those whose lives he touched. He will forever be loved, missed and remembered.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Tomasa Skinner; father, Vaughn Howard Skinner; mother, Nelcine Skinner; brothers, Gary Vaughn Skinner, James Howard Skinner, and Larry Daniel Skinner.
Mike is survived by his sons, Gary Skinner (Maria Skinner), and Michael Skinners (Jeanette Skinner); step daughter, Annette Boles; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; sisters, Ann Skinner, and Sue Skinner; brothers, Melvin Skinner, and Jerry Wayne Skinner.
Visitation will be held at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039, US, on November 10, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will take place at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039, US, on November 11, 2026, at 10:30 am.
A Committal Service will follow at Brookside Memorial Park, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039, US, on November 11, 2026, at 11:30 am.
