Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting this kind and gentle soul, I know his step-son and he turned into an amazing man due to Mr. Skinner's kindness and his love for his family. Everything that Robert has said about him is reflected in how Robert treats his mother, friends, and his family. It says alot about a man who is a father to another and even more revealing ~ when those children choose to call him Daddy or Pop. A special spark has dimmed for a bit here, but it is alight above. Me and my daughter's thoughts and prayers are with you and lighting a candle for a special soul. Love, Kelly Ann and Christine Lange

Randy, Karen, Joyce, and Allen-- We are so sorry to hear about your loss of your father. God will take care of you through your grieving. sincerely, Wanda and Ricky Perry

So Sorry you lost your Daddy. Love to you all. Bebo

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I have heard the most wonderful things about Lonnie over the years from his stepson Robert. I know he will be missed dearly, prayers for the family today and this weekend as you say goodbye to a beloved family member.

My prayers are with you and your family Robert, my god hold your hands and walk with you for these are hard times I still really have a hard time over the loss of my daddy I miss his guidenes so much

Karen, Randy, and all the Skinner family, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that we love you. Hugs to all of you! Your dad was a wonderful man!

Lonnie was great man and good role model. I will never forget him as my 8th grade football coach in Aulander. Last visited with him at the American Legion in Ahoskie where he presented a donation from the defunct Ahoskie Rescue Squad which he dedicated much of his life to. May he rest in peace.

Rest in Peace,you were a man with a big heart.You will be missed.

Mr. lonnie was a wonderful christian man, he adored his family and friends. The good Lord has another angel.

Pop was so inspiring to not only his family and friends but to the many lives he touched through his volunteerism over the year with the EMS, Fire Dept., Salvation Army and numerous other organizations he assisted. He will leave a deep hole in our live on earth but we know that he is smiling down on us from heaven and will be there with open arms. God bless and thank to all for your thoughts and prayers.

Dear Katherine, Lonnie was indeed part of the "cloud of witnesses" spoken of in Hebrews 12. He shared the love of Jesus with so many folks, including my Aunt Ruth Chamblee and my mother Alyce Gatling. Thanks for sharing him with others. My the Holy Spirit be your comfortor and companion. Love, Louise Smith

So sorry for your loss. I will keep the family in my prayers.

always think of you and katherine, I work with Katherine at peoples drug store on the OBX, so that tells you that I know yall a long time, if anyone reads this please get up with kathrine and pass my message on to her I lost their #.if she has FB she can find me on there

Katherine, we are sorry to hear of Lonnie's passing. He meant alot to alot of people. His community service over the years showed the love of Jesus Christ to all. May the Lord bless you and comfort you in this time of need. Our Rescue and EMS Days bring back many fond memories.

Robert - I know your stepdaddy was special. I heard you speak of him so often. He touched so many lives and he will continue to live through your memories of him. Know that he is enfolded in God's sweet arms in perfect light and peace. My prayers are with you and your family.

Condolences to the Skinner Family.

Lonnie Gray was always nice to me as a boy growing up. My career in the US Army kept me a on the go and far from home but, he was always in my heart. Lonnie will be missed by many but we all know he will be rewarded by his Lord, Bobby L Skinner and Family.

Sorry about your loss your family is in my prayers and thoughts.. He will surly be missed.. But heaven has a new angle...

Karen,We the Officers and Staff of the Northampton County Sheriff Office extends Heartfelt Sympathy to you and your family at this Time of Sorrow.

My father and my Rock for living these years on this earth,he was a friend to all..Amen

Our Lord is always near the broken-hearted. I pray He pour His healing balm on your hearts and lives,that He will lift you up and help you stand in the days ahead. Thank you for sharing Lonnie with the countless people whose lives will always be better because Lonnie passed our way. My life is certainly one of them. Lonnie believed and lived out the scripture that tells us we are to be salt and light in this world. He added flavor to all our lives. And there truly is a little less light in the world today without Lonnie's presence. His life exemplified what it means to have a Servant's Heart. The life he lived has already preached a Homegoing sermon. Lonnie knew what it means to be saved by grace and not by works. His 'good works' were done with a grateful heart for the free gift of salvation. What a rich legacy he has left on this earth--- his love for the Lord and for you -- his family; the values he instilled in his children and grandchildren; his work ethics as a telephone company employee; the countless lives he touched as a mentor, as an EMT with rescue squads, volunteering with the Fire Dept, as a friend always ministering to others. I will forever miss his always smiling face and gentle loving hugs whenever our paths crossed again. I rejoice in Lonnie's hope of entry into eternal life through Christ. He has left his worn out body behind and has a new one in Heaven. As he was on earth, so shall he be in Heaven-- still easily recognizable for his Servant's heart, generous spirit, smiling face and gentle loving hugs. Surely our Heavenly Father has already danced over Lonnie with great Joy as He welcomed him home and into His loving arms. To God Be the Glory for the life of Lonnie Gray Skinner! Amen With Much Love Vicky Rogers Overman

To know Mr. Lonnie was to love him. I have never known a man with such compassion towards others and with some much love for his family and God. Pleas know that Mr. Lonnie isn't in anymore pain and that he is singing with the angels.

Thinking of all of you at this sad time. It was a pleasure to know Mr. Lonnie for so many years. He was one of the most dedicated rescue and fire volunteers, that often go unnoticed. And I know he was happy that Randy has followed in his footsteps. Love to all of you.

Just wanted to let each of you know what a honor and privilege it was growing up knowing your fine and loving Christian Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you !!! What a special Angel God welcomed home- He is now another Great addition to Heaven!!! Love Shirley ( White) Pritcard-McClenny

Randy&Family I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father.My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.Lonnie was a great friend and a loving person.I remember our days working at Carolina Telephone.He will surely be missed by so many.God has taken home another special angel.Remember if God brings you to this he will bring you through it.RIP Lonnie.

So sorry for your loss.. Prayers for the family.

Katherine, It was with a great sense of loss that we leaned of Lonnie's death. May it comfort you ti know that so many people care and are thinking of you and your family at this time. While there is nothing we can say that will ease your loss, we wanted you to know that we are greiving and thinking of you. Lonnie was such a wonderful person, and so many people will miss him. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

So sorry to hear about Mr. Lonnie's passing. He made so many contributions in his service to the community, I know he will be missed.

Lonnie was a special person. He was the wind beneath a lot of wings. He would pick you up and carry you if you needed it. He would make you laugh when you needed that. Thank you, Lord for letting me have the opportunity to call him Friend.

Fond memories of Lonnie and his son Randy and I were close friends in school and working also side of him with the Ahoskie Fire Dept. A good man that will be sorely missed. Rest in peace old friend.

Katherine, I have lost a dear friend. Our days together with Rescue and EMS, Wow. The times we have laughed and cried together, the memories, I can not begin to express. We will be together again. God Bless.