Michael Skinner

Michael Scott Skinner, age 71, passed away on July 12, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. He was the husband of Treva Ann Skinner. They shared 29 years of marriage before he was called home.

He was born in Cedartown, Georgia, the son of Gloria Marie Brown Skinner and Luther Franklin Skinner. He went to Sylvan High School and completed his GED. He was employed at Estes Express Lines for 30 years, holding many job titles, including terminal manager of Mobile, Alabama, before he retired.

He was a devoted father and a wonderful husband. Mike had a large family and a huge heart. To know him was to love him. He enjoyed collecting coins, antiques, and baseball cards. When he was younger, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf. He coached his son’s T-Ball team. In recent years, he loved gardening and was always proud of his green thumb. He will be remembered as a provider, humble, strong, and loving.

He is survived by his spouse, Treva Ann Skinner; children, Michelle Skinner Bishop (Billy Bishop) and Matthew Scott Skinner (Jamie Skinner); siblings, Carol Jane Sosby, Donna Rebecca Harrison, David Mitchell Skinner; step-children, Tracy Hernandez, Patti (Caleb) Cornwell, Terri Smith, and Michael (Lyndsey) Gibson; grandchildren, Kelsey Skinner, Carrie McCarter, Nathaniel Skinner, Kaylee Skinner, Noah Skinner, Cheyenne Bishop; step grandchildren, Daniel (Chanci) Hernandez, Christy (Dustin) Sprayberry, Amber McFarland, Alicia (Jojo) Cowart, Dallas Caddell, Ashton Chambers, Tyler Chambers, Brynlie Chambers, Gracelynn Tatum, Elijah Tatum, Alyson (Joey) Schmidt, Eli (Ivy) Gibson; great grandchildren,  Levi McCarter and Emersyn Miller; step great grandchildren, Layla Hernandez, Kaylyn Pendley, River Sprayberry, Railee Hernandez, Lakota Hernandez, Aspen Boston, Hayes Johnson, Finley Cowart, Indy Cowart, Aarika Caddell, Declan Caddell, Nylah Hurt, and Nikolai Chambers.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Marie Brown Skinner; and his father, Luther Franklin Skinner; his first wife, Shirley Anne Skinner; siblings, Barbara Elaine Skinner, Gregory Lou Skinner, Larry Franklin Skinner, and Wayne Keith Skinner.

There will not be a service; however, a Celebration of Life will be held August 9th, 2025 from 10am-4pm in Ellijay, Georgia at 1383 South Main Street Ellijay, GA 30540 for all friends and family to join.

We also want to express our deepest gratitude to Georgia Mountains Hospice for their love and support during this time. They were phenomenal in their care, and he loved each person who came to visit him.

We ask that any donations you would like to make be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital per his wishes.

Poem By Tracy Hernandez-

Papaw

A humble man

And his caring ways

Taught us a lot

About life in his days

A loving man

His family first

He made you smile

When you were at your worst

A caring man

He would listen to every word

And give the best advice

Sweetest words you ever heard

A gentle man

Patient and kind

Would always lend a hand

At the right time

The gaze he leaves

And the memories we hold

Are a lifetime of knowledge

That we keep for our own

God blessed us with a wonderful man

That gave his all

This story doesn’t end

With him being gone

It’s until we meet again

Until then, we’ll stay strong