James Robert

"J.R." Skinner

Obituary

James Robert "J.R." Skinner, 80, of Ashburn passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Rex Johnson officiating. Mr. Skinner will be laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 12, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the service.

James Smith, Stacey Douglas, Wesley Fiveash, Steve Davis, Clay Alberson and Hughes McCorvey will serve as pallbearers.

Born March 5, 1943, in Tift County, Mr. Skinner was the son of the late James Albert Skinner and Agnes Purvis Skinner. He graduated from Tift County High School and, before retiring, he was the farm superintendent for AgriTech Research Farm in Sycamore and Ashburn. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved bluegrass and country music. He was a member of Ashburn First Baptist Church.

Mr. Skinner is survived by his wife, Marcia Duckworth Skinner of Ashburn; one son, James Wendell Skinner of Ashburn; and numerous family members.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial gifts may be made to a charity of choice.