Marion Lee Skipper, 72, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 in Atmore.
Mr. Skipper was a native of Excel and a resident of Huxford for most of his life.
He was an avid fisherman, hunter and a diehard Alabama Crimson Tide football fan.
He attended Atmore Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Sarah Skipper; and his sister, Edna Browning.
He is survived by his wife, Liz Skipper of Huxford; two sons, Michael (Sandra) Skipper of Gainestown and Jack (Sandy) Hadley of Uriah; an adopted son, Paul (Lynn) Brown of Franklin; a daughter, Kathy (Gary) Buckhault of Perdido; two brothers, Harold Skipper of Excel and Lauris (Charlottle) Skipper of Cantonment, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pilots for Christ, P.O. Box 707, Monroeville, AL 36460.
Arrangements by Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, Atmore.
