Carl Wayne Skinner, Sr. age 68 passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at his home with his wife and children by his side. He was born October 3, 1950 in Mulberry, FL to the late James Leroy Skinner and Maxie Madeline Barwick. He was the sixth child of a Baptist minister, and a member of Brownville Baptist Church but had attended Oak Hill Baptist Church the last few years. Carl retired from the State of Florida after working as a plumber and waste water plant operator for G. Pierce Wood, D.C.I, DeSoto County and C.C.I. He was a member of the Arcadia Elks Club and DeSoto Country Fair Association where he was barn superintendent and helped the youth throughout the year with their projects. Annually he could be seen with his good friend Johnny Patton barbequing for the Old Timers reunion. He was proud of his herd of registered Charolais cattle and could be seen many afternoons and weekends tending to their needs. Carl enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife Tami Fletcher Skinner of Arcadia; son Carl W. Skinner, Jr and wife Jayme of Arcadia; two daughters Ginger L. Rice and husband Floyd of Wauchula, Jenny Lynn Skinner of Arcadia; sister Edith Skinner Mercer of Arcadia; seven grandchildren Maison, Pyper, Emery, and Eastyn Skinner, Savannah Giddens, Floyd and Christopher Rice.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 from 6pm – 8pm at Oak Hill Baptist Church, 5104 NW Oak Hill Ave. Arcadia, FL. Service will be on Wednesday November 7, 2018 at 10am with Rev. Hixon Helton officiating and Carl's nephews Jimmy and Bobby Fussell speaking. Burial will follow at Joshua Creek Cemetery.