Mr. Keith Skinner, 77, of Kirksey, KY, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at his residence.
Keith was born in Lansing, MI, January 6, 1945, to the late Harley Leroy and Clara Sherman Skinner.
Mr. Skinner retired after working 33 years at Murray State University in food service. He was a member of West Fork Baptist Church and was a proud United States Army Veteran.
Keith loved to hunt, fish and enjoyed all sports, especially his Chicago Bears. He enjoyed time with family and friends as well as spending time with his church family. He and his wife Sherry shared many enjoyable road trips taking in the beautiful nature and wildlife. They loved to visit flea markets as well. Most of all, Mr. Skinner loved listening to music up until his final moments here on this earth. He enjoyed country, gospel, bluegrass but Reba was his favorite.
Keith is survived by his wife of 35 years, Sherry Skinner of Kirksey, KY; one daughter, Becky Lee and husband, Ken of Mayfield, KY; three sons, Brad Skinner of Florida, John Hudson and wife, Shelly of Murray, KY, and Mike Hudson and wife, Ashley of Clarksville, TN; one brother, Ken Skinner and wife, Sandra of South Carolina; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Tina Hudson Jones-Mason; and one sister, Laura Precin.
The funeral service honoring the life of Keith Skinner is set for 2 PM on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Imes Funeral Home, downtown Murray. Van Russell and Randy Kuykendall will officiate and burial will follow at the Kirksey Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be John Hudson, Mike Hudson, Ken Lee Andrew Cunningham, Mike Vance, and Glenn Edwards.
His family welcomes visitors from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM on Sunday, October, 16, 2022, at Imes Funeral Home, downtown Murray.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Kirksey Baptist Church Cemetery, c/o Cellia Alexander, 301 Backusburg Rd., Kirksey, KY 42054, or to Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Kentucky & Indiana Chapter, 6100 Dutchmans Ln., Ste. 401, Louiville, KY 40205.
Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Mr. Keith Skinner, by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for his family.
