Jackie H. Skinner 1937-2021
NORTH JACKSON — Mr. Jackie “Jack” H. Skinner, 83, died peacefully early Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with kidney disease.
Jack was born May 11, 1937, in Stratton, the son of Stanley and Maude Mellott Skinner.
He graduated high school in Florida and spent his early years on construction crews as a heavy equipment operator. Jack’s true passion was training and riding horses, as well as riding motorcycles with friends and family. He retired from the Mahoning County Engineer’s Office in 2000.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Stella Keeler Skinner; his children, Bradley Whited, Tracey Whited, Jackie Williams, Marilyn (Michael) Mirabella, Kevin (Shawn) Whited and Larry Whited; sister, Alice Driggers; brother, Butch Skinner; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Brian Scott Skinner.
Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Jackson Milton Chapel. A funeral service will follow at noon.
Jackie will be laid to rest in Brunstetter Cemetery.
Visit www.higgins-reardon.com to send condolences to the family.
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