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Virgil Carter Skinner

Virgil Carter Skinner

  • June 6, 1926 - February 17, 2012
  • Sherwood, Arkansas
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“We are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Travis and Nancy Massey - AR

“Thinking of you all at this time. I met Mr. Skinner a few times with your family and he was truly a nice man and did love those grandchildren!! ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Scott and Rita Mitchell - Lonoke, AR

“My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I thank the good lord that I got to grow up next door to such a great person and family. God...Read More » ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Clark Bing - Cabot, AR

“Our thought and prayers go out to Sid and your family during this time ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Jay Callaway - White Hall, AR

“My prayers and thoughts are with family. Hubert Barker's daughter, Sandra ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Sandra Barker Watson - Fordyce, AR

“My family and I are so sorry for your loss. We will Pray you find comfort during this time. ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Alana Moseley Graham - Cabot, AR

“Mrs.Skinner and Family, I saw in the paper this morning about Mr. Skinner and wanted to say I'm sorry. My Dad Shorty King worked for the railroad...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Erma Jean King Toland - Gurdon, AR

“We have enjoyed going to church with you and your family for many years. ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Mary and Wilbur Page, Lisa, Lauren and Heather Hirsch, Deborah B - AR


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Virgil Carter Skinner, 86, of Sherwood passed away February 17, 2012. He was born in Hope, AR on June 6, 1926 to Sid and Zannie Mae Skinner. He was a WWII veteran and retired from the Missouri / Union Pacific Railroad in North Little Rock, after 39 years as a locomotive engineer. Virgil was married to his loving wife, Joy Faye Skinner for 60 wonderful years. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly and he will be remembered for his large, wonderful laugh. He loved being outdoors and working on the farm in Bradley County. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Faye; his sisters, Iva Lee Davis and Joyce McRoy of Hope, AR; his children, Janet McNew, Sid Skinner (Kathy) of Lonoke, and Sarah Rhoads Kinder (Aaron); grandchildren, Melody Roachell (Shawn), Heather Carpenter (Clifford Grant, III), Christie Ault (Sam), Lindsey Miller (Randy), Lydia Williams (Bo), Carter, Ginger and Jenna Beth Rhoads; great-grandchildren, Newton E. McNew, Accyllia Roachell, Hannah Carpenter, Clifford Grant IV, Olivia and Parker Ault. He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Gracie Ross and Geraldine Finch; brother, J.C. Collier; grandson, Shane McNew; and son-in-law, Newton McNew.

A special thank you to the VA Home Based Primary Care team and our wonderful home health family, Helen, Lee Ann, Anna, and Judy.

Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday, at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.