Franklin-Gary Lee Skinner, Sr. 73, passed away August 1, 2014 at Sentara Obici Hospital. He was born in Portsmouth, VA and was a former resident of Crittenden and Bracey. Mr. Skinner was predeceased by his father Earl B. Skinner, Sr. and his wife of 44 years Susan Miller Skinner. He was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church in Blackridge and a retired salesman for Kaye Uniforms. He was a former Mason and a member of the Floyd Byrd Hunt Club.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother Grace Modlin Skinner of Suffolk, one daughter Stacey B. Degaraff (Paul) of Chesapeake, two sons, Gary Lee Skinner, Jr. (Connie) of Suffolk and David (Scott) Skinner (Marlene) of Franklin, one brother, Earl B. Skinner, Jr. of Suffolk, six grandchildren, Richard, Matthew, Jordan, Brooklynne, Michelle and Devin.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Wright Funeral Home, 206 West 4th Ave., Franklin with the Rev. Dr. Donald R. Rhoton officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service and suggests memorial donations be made to Olive Branch Baptist Church, 5223 Blackridge Rd., Blackridge , VA 23950.