Gary Lynn Skaines, 53, of Hardin died Thursday, January 17, 2008 in Dumas, Texas. Gary “Lynn” was born April 17, 1954 to Jerald and Estelle (Beougois) Skaines in Houston, Texas. Having spent the last ten years in this area, he worked construction as a boilermaker.
Gary is survived by his wife, Terrye Sims Skaines of Hardin; children, Kerri Lynn Kibodeaux and husband Troy of Sulpher, Louisiana, Carol Jo Wilson and husband Roger of Silsbee, Sandra Dee Prichard and husband Cody, Bo Roberts, and Lauren Reed all of Hardin; ten grandchildren; brothers, J.W. Skaines and wife Vicky of Waller, and Ronnie Skaines and wife Peggy of Magnolia. He is preceded in death by his parents, along with brothers Donnie and Bruce Skaines.
A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 21, 2008 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze with Reverend Gideon Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Old Hardin Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.