Bruce Skinner

July 13, 1960 - December 25, 2021

Jennings: The family of Mr. Bruce Skinner announces his passing from this life on Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25, 2021 at the age of 61. Bruce was a familiar face and well known within his community for his kind and friendly nature. He loved to ride his bicycle through the neighborhood and visit with friends and family. He was native of Jennings, LA and graduated from Jennings High School. After graduating he began his career with the City of Jennings where he remained until his retirement. He was reared from youth and remained a longtime member of Union Baptist Church, where he was baptized under Reverend G.C. Cheney. Bruce is survived by his two sisters, Myra Skinner of Jennings, LA and Lula Sykes (Jerome) of Palmdale CA; his uncle Dale Simon of Las Vegas, NV; and a host of other relatives and friends. Bruce is preceded in death by his mother Delores Skinner; his sister, Pamela Skinner; his grandmother Ossie Simon and grandfather Andrew Simon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on Thursday, January 6, 2021 beginning at 9:00 a.m. immediately followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Union Baptist Church in Jennings, under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. Reverend Gerald Perkins of Union Baptist Church will officiate.