Curtis attended Merryville High School, graduating in 1947. He proudly served two tours of duty in the US Navy, the second being active duty in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1954 and finished a BA degree in accounting at McNeese State University in 1957. He worked 36 years at Cities Service in the Clerical Division.
Curtis was a longtime active member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Sulphur. He loved the great outdoors where he spent most of his free time. Curtis was a loving father, grandfather, and friend; we love you.
He was preceded in death by parents, Otis and Knight Skinner, and a sister, May Helen Skinner Burnham.
Those left to cherish his memory are a daughter, Stacey Skinner McVay and husband, George, a son, Craig Kendall Skinner and wife, Connie, grandsons, Blake Crain and Collin Skinner, and a nephew, James Burnham and wife, Linda.
Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Hixson-Sulphur Memorial.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Sulphur. Rev. Sheri Zehner will officiate.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonsulphurmemorial.com for the Skinner family.
