He was born on August 2, 1950, in Poteau, Oklahoma to A V Skinner, Sr. and Nerrissia (Thompson) Skinner.
A V was a man who found joy in the simple things in life. He loved fishing, tending to his cattle, and farming. He especially cherished the time he spent with Waylon, as well as his beloved pets, Peewee and Peaches. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him immense happiness.
He is survived by his daughters, Kristina Skinner of Poteau, Oklahoma, Candace Randall and husband Broc of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tammy Ingle and husband Mike of Derby, Kansas, and bonus daughter Susie Lloyd of Poteau, Oklahoma; his brother, Brad Skinner of Fort Smith, Arkansas; granddaughters, Cate Randall, Allison Ludwig and husband Matt, Amanda Banister and husband Logan, and bonus granddaughter Kassadee Francis; grandsons, Matthew Skinner and wife Christine, Ben Randall, and bonus grandsons Dalton and Mason Francis; nine great-grandchildren; and brothers-in-law, Charlie McCroskey and Freddie McCroskey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Emma Skinner.
Pallbearers will be Mark Henry, Scott Henry, Farrell Butler, Robert Thompson, Allan Henson, and John Meeh.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie McCroskey, Dalton Francis, and John Montgomery.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, Oklahoma with Phil McGehee officiating. Burial will follow at Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, Oklahoma under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
You may leave an online message at www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com.
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