Paul McKinley Skipworth, 83, of Athens, passed away on Thursday, September 16th, 2021, at Athens Limestone Hospital. Mr. Skipworth was born on January 16th, 1938, to Ervin and Annie Barrett Skipworth.
Mr. Skipworth is survived by his sons Gregory Skipworth (Mona) and John Skipworth; daughters Melinda King (Greg) and Melanie Bates (Marty); five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters Ruth Soracco, Mary Peddicord, Dorothy Gargis, and Betty Parker; brother Roy Skipworth.
Preceded in death by his wife Nina Elizabeth Skipworth; parents Ervin and Annie Skipworth; brothers Harlan Skipworth, Stanley Skipworth, and Payton Skipworth.
Graveside services for Mr. Skipworth will be Monday, September 20th, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Limestone Memorial Gardens, with Bill Irby officiating. Visitation will be Monday, September 20th, 2021, from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at Limestone Chapel. Burial is at Limestone Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Skipworth was a Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed bowling, was a semi-professional baseball player, and also loved fishing and carpentry. He was an elder of West Hobbs St. Church of Christ and led the singing there. For forty-nine years he was married to the love of his life.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a disabled American veterans group of your choice.
