Birth date: Jul 16, 1965 Death date: Jan 5, 2015
Richard George Skinner, 49, passed away January 5, 2015, due to natural causes. Richard was born in Columbia, Missouri to Elizabeth and George Skinner. He moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas with his family when he was four years old Read Obituary
Rich was my neighbor from 1997 to 2000 and a good friend of mine. He was the best drummer I ever met and had a great way with people. I've thought of him many times through the years. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. Joe Rutherford, retired dept. of defense USMC Bonham, Northeast Texas.
Contact Me
Anne, Sara, Laura and Molly,My heart goes out to you all..what a special person Richard was, and always had a smile...I cannot imagine your loss...know I send love and hugs!
Saddened to hear of Rich passing. I will miss his calls. After he lost Stephne he would just call to say hi and I love you sister-n-law. He was a sweet person. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Dear Sara, Anne, Laura and Molly, Sally and I are so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Although Richard and I both grew up as the only sons in families of sisters, I've always considered him as my brother. I'll never forget all the great times at the Skinners' house for Razorback game days, holidays, Super Bowl parties…it was always the place to be! George and Betty were my second parents.Although we moved away from Fayetteville many years ago, I remember your brother as a true friend who loved his parents and his family. He had a great sense of humor and was an incredibly talented drummer. Richard loved life and music and he loved God. Over the years, our more recent conversations centered on George and Betty, my family and kids, and how all of you were doing. He was a generous, caring person with a big heart and a lot of soul. I know he is in a better place. God bless you and your families. Sail on brother...
We regret learning of Richard's passing in the paper this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you honor his life and memories.Ann and Morriss Henry
To the Skinner Family: I am so deeply sorry for your loss of Richard. What good memories I have of him in our high school days, with his talent and laughter and love of life! He will certainly be missed. What a special family you have, and I will be praying for you. ...with a big, long hug to Molly...I'm so sorry!
So sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Have loved the entire Skinner family for over 44 years and will treasure the many great memories from the good ol' days! Richard and the rest of your family will be forever loved and remembered by the Janzen family. Prayers and hugs to Sara, Anne, Laura, and Molly.
We will miss our sweet friend and sweet drummer. May God be with you, Richard. See you soon. David Wentz
Remembering a cute little boy in Columbia and Fayetteville. Loved the entire Skinner family. Sarah, Anne, Laura and Molly you will remain in my thoughts and prayers, Suzanne
I regret to hear of the passing of Richard. I will always remember him as being a talented percussionist and one of those people who could light up a room when he walked into it. He will be missed.Our prayers go out to his entire family.General Mills
