Leighton L. Skinner was born September 9, 1940 in Monroeville, AL to Bert and Flora Belle Skinner. He graduated from Wilcox County High School in 1958 from Auburn University in 1964 with a degree in Forestry.
As a Forester, he worked from Alabama to Texas then back to Alabama. In June of 1985 he returned with his family to Camden to work for McMillan Bloedel. Leighton worked in wood procurement, land management and strategic planning. The paper companies he worked for were Union Camp, Champion International, MacMillan Bloedel and Weyerhauser.
Leighton was confirmed in the Catholic church in 1999 and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Camden.
Leighton served in the Alabama National Guard and Army reserves for 25 years. He obtained the rank of Lt. Colonel in Field Artillery. He served with the 87th Maneuver Area Command MAC in Birmingham until his retirement in 2002.
He enjoyed his family, going to the beach and visiting with friends. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna, daughters Elizabeth Howard (Gary) and Rebecca Allen (Jeff). Grandchildren are Andrew Howard, Emma Groce, Jud Allen, Leigh Allen, Nolan Groce and Jane Parker Groce. Sister Particia Byrne (Ronnie), brothers Judson (Mary Sue) and David (Carla) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Susan Groce (Clint Groce), brother Bill Skinner, Father and mother Bert and Flora Belle Skinner.
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