Ronald A. Skinner

Ronald Allen Skinner 81, of Broadlands IL, passed away at 7:55 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Carle Hospital in Urbana IL.

He was Born June 23, 1943 in Tuscola, IL at Jarman Hospital to William "Austin" Skinner and Jennie Elizabeth Long Skinner.

He is preceded by his parents, infant brother, and his son David Skinner (2011). He has two living siblings, his twin brother Donald (Sharon) Skinner of Villa Grove and Richard (Rebecca) Skinner of Broadlands. His loving life partner of 25 yrs Sharon Coddington had no children together but lived with Sharon's great-grandchildren Arianna Ray, Patrick Chapman, Isabella Ray, and Shea Ray.

His only living child Jennifer Sanchez lives in Broadlands with 3 of his grandchildren Jazmine Skinner, Devilen Zeanah, and Zachariah Zeanah. He has two grandchildren in McAllen, TX; Joellyn Sanchez and Jeannette Sanchez who has his 3 great-grandchildren. He also has another grandchild living in Iowa, Alexandra Esposito. Through his son he has a grandson David "Austin" Skinner and two granddaughters Katrissa and Kelsey Skinner. He has several other great grandchildren as well. 

He graduated from ABL Highschool in 1963 now known as Heritage Highschool. After high school he went into the Army Reserves during Vietnam. He was a dedicated worker over the years and finally retired in 2009 from Heritage Highschool District as a Maintenance technician. He loved reading westerns, road trips, windmills, drinking beer, car shows, and watching NASCAR every year! 

A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Albin Cemetery. Pastor John Sharp will be officiating.

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