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Roy L. Skipper

June 20, 1926 — May 18, 2016

Roy L. Skipper, age 89, of Hawkinsville, Georgia passed away on the morning of May 18, 2016 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 11a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Orange Hill Cemetery with Dr. Kelly Pritchett and Rev. Jeff Waters officiating. The family will greet friends at the graveside immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Broad Street Baptist Church in Hawkinsville, Georgia.
Mr. Skipper was born in Waycross, Georgia and was an Army Veteran having served in World War II during combat operations in France and Germany. He was a charter member of Broad Street Baptist Church and was a retired Budget Officer at Robins Air Force Base. Roy was a past Quartermaster and charter member of VFW Post 6077 in Hawkinsville, Georgia. Mr. Skipper was also the founder of the former Hawkinsville Boat Club and served on the military monument committee that established the Veterans Park in Hawkinsville. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Aleph Skipper; son, Tommy Skipper and his brothers, Billy Skipper and Joe Skipper.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn D. Skipper of Hawkinsville; son, Don (Dorann P.) Skipper of Snellville, Georgia; grandchild, Valori (Jon) Harris; great grandchildren, Emma Grace Harris and Dalton Harris.
Clark Funeral Home of Hawkinsville, Georgia in charge of arrangements.
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