Joseph Carlyle Skipper

Carlyle was born November 2, 1949 to Isaac and Hannah Floyd Skipper in Mullins, SC. He relocated to High Point, NC in 1956 and married Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Fountain in1969. Until his late sickness, Carlyle was employed by Lowe's Millworks of Thomasville. He had a great desire for racing of any kind and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Community Baptist Church and never encountered a stranger. Carlyle will be remembered for his willingness to help anyone that he could. He will be greatly missed by those who had the opportunity of knowing him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah; two sons, Joseph Thomas "Tommy" Skipper and wife Christy of Loris, SC, Jason Ryan Skipper and wife Lynette of Lexington, NC; three grandchildren; Maranda, Kayla, and Justin Skipper; mother, Hannah Skipper; brothers, Billy Skipper and wife Geraldine of Trinity, Michael “Buddy” Skipper and wife Rose of Asheboro; sisters, Ann Phillips of High Point, Molly Long and husband Wendell of Loris, SC, Jenice Kepley and husband Scott of Asheboro, Sherry Sykes and husband Daniel Norris of Loris, SC; many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Thomasville Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, September 3rd at Community Baptist Church in Silver Valley, NC with the Reverend Brian Workman and Rodney Skipper officiating; followed with interment at the Church Cemetery.