Harold Dwight Skinner

He was born August 8, 1951 in Winchester, Kentucky to the late Henry Butler and Oleta Stevens Skinner.

Harold served in the United States Marine Corps completing two tours of duty in Vietnam.

He was hired by IBM Lexington, Kentucky in the mid 70’s and was transferred to IBM Austin, Texas in 1981 where he worked as Manager of Plant Security until his full retirement.

Harold was a faithful servant to the Lord, and belonged to a home group church led by Marc Scott. He was involved in many of the group’s community projects, especially those involving the elderly.

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Karen Witt Skinner. He is also survived by his daughters, April (Raymond Dott) Skinner and Kayla (Danny) Kelsey and granddaughters, Madison and Avery Kelsey all of Texas; two brothers, Rankin (Ruthi) Skinner and Donald (Roberta) Skinner all of Winchester, Kentucky; and one beloved aunt, Leta Rice of Richmond, Kentucky. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews who adored their “Uncle Harold”. Harold’s love for his family and friends was legendary and his love for his granddaughters was especially precious to him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother William (Betty) Skinner.

The memorial service for Harold Skinner will be held December 19th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 20801 Lindeman Lane in Leander, Texas. A military salute will take place at 1 p.m. The memorial is open to the public and will be held outdoors in a tent with heaters.

In lieu of flowers, the Skinner Memorial Fund has been established and donations will support the memorial service to celebrate a life well lived. Harold’s wife Karen and daughters April and Kayla will use also donations to continue supporting causes that were dear to Harold. He was a faithful servant through his church and especially enjoyed helping veterans and the elderly. Donations may be sent through Venmo @April-Skinner-12 or mailed to April, Kayla and Karen Skinner at 11002 3rd Street, Jonestown, Texas 78645. Please include name(s) and address(es) with donations so that the family may share their appreciation. The family has set up an email, [email protected] for the memorial fund if you would like to send them a message.