Dennis Leroy Skinner, 57, of Bedford, Ind., passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at his home. He was born August 26, 1951, in Evansville.

Dennis was a member at Eastside Christian Church in Evansville before transferring his membership to Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church in Tipp City, Ohio.

He graduated from Bosse High School in 1969, where he was in the marching band.

Dennis was an Army veteran who was stationed in Germany. He was also active in the Boy Scouts, earning the Eagle Scout ranking. Dennis participated in 2 medical mission trips to Bangladesh.

He enjoyed snow skiing, scuba diving, hunting, boating, painting, playing the guitar, and traveling. Dennis also participated in Civic and RPE Theater.

He was preceded in death by his father, H. LeRoy Skinner, and brother, Greg Skinner.

Dennis is survived by his daughter, Jennifer D. Skinner; son, Jeremy D. Skinner; mother, Trilla E. Skinner; brothers, D. Kent Skinner and wife, Marye Pat, and Timothy Skinner and wife, Michele; sister, Elaine Angermeier; 3 nephews; 3 nieces; and 1 great-nephew.

Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, August 24, 2009, at Eastside Christian Church, 2001 Bayard Park Drive, officiated by Dr. Linda Parker, with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit today from 2 to 7 p.m. at Alexander East Chapel and Monday from 10 a.m. to service time at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Eastside Christian Church. Arrangements by Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue.

August 23, 2009
My deepest and sincere condolences to the family. I have only the fondest memories of growing with Dennis, his father and brother Kent. God be with the family during these times.
Paul Utley

August 24, 2009
With deepest sympathy, Randy and Marie Klotz

August 26, 2009
I am so sorry & shocked. I sat next to Dennis at the dinner table for our 40th Bosse H.S. reunion just 2 weeks ago. God's peace be with your family. Gayle Hinton-White, Evansville, Indiana

August 27, 2009
With deepest and sincere sympathy - David and Michelle, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

August 27, 2009
I worked with Dennis for several years in Dayton. I was sorry to learn of his passing. God Bless. Jan, Dayton, Ohio

August 27, 2009
Kent, So sorry to hear about your brother. Just found out last night at bowling with the guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Paul Hiltz