Warren Skinner

Warren S. Skinner, 87, of Jackson passed away Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born March 15, 1931, in Oran, Missouri, son of Harry W. and Bertha Clingingsmith Skinner. He and Ella A. Wedekind were married May 9, 1954. She passed away Jan. 8, 2014.

In 1956, Warren established Warren Skinner Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning in Jackson. Ella worked in the office and did the accounting. The company served Jackson and the surrounding area for many years. Warren never quite "retired." He was an active man and was still working, keeping busy and doing small jobs.

His memberships include Scottish Rite Valley of St. Louis (32nd degree), Excelsior Masonic Lodge No. 441 in Jackson (50-year pin), Shriners, Sword of Bunker Hill and Emanuel United Church of Christ in Jackson. In recent years, he enjoyed attending Cape County Cowboy Church in Oak Ridge.

Loving survivors include a son, Mark (Martha) Skinner; two granddaughters, Ashley Skinner and Lori Skinner and her children, Audrey Swift and Brandon Bockin, all of Jackson; a brother, Joe (Betty) Skinner of Mesa, Arizona; and a special friend, Peggy Fassel of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Skinner; son, Mike Skinner; grandson, Strawn Skinner (son of Mark and Martha); his parents; five brothers; and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. A Masonic service will be at 6 p.m. today, led by Excelsior Masonic Lodge No. 441 of Jackson.

Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jim Matthews officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to Cape County Cowboy Church or Masonic Lodge in Jackson.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.