Ronnie Leon Skinner, 60, of Kountze died Saturday, April 12, 2008 at his residence. Ronnie was born on September 6, 1947 in Silsbee to Leon and Mary (Anderson) Skinner and has resided in Kountze most of his life. He was a crane operator for Operating Engineers Local 450 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Skinner of Kountze; mother, Mary Ellison of Kountze; children, Peggy Lynn Skinner of Austin, Christopher Eric Skinner of Woodville, Diane Hutchison and husband Jimmy of Highlands, Debbie Campbell and husband Robie of Channelview, Jessie Grubb of Houston, and Alfred Norris of Houston; his sister, Charlotte Lancaster and husband Mickey of Austin; brothers, Arnold David Riedinger and wife Shiela of Warren and Billy Eugene Riedinger and wife Gayla of Waco; and numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Broussard’s 530 W. Monroe in Kountze with Reverend Buster Wiggins officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday evening, April 14, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the mortuary. Cremation will be at Broussard’s Crematorium.
