Eddie Skipper Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Eddie Skipper Jr. (Akron, Ohio), who passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eddie Skipper Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eddie James Skipper Sr. and Clara Davis; his wife Barbara Ann Skipper; his children, Tyrone Singleton and Marnetta Wheeler; and his grandsons, Michael Roberts, Tymar Allen and Travaugh Jones.
He is survived by: his siblings, William, Alvin Skipper, Gracie and Annie Skipper; his children, Cherie Singleton, Kimberly Singleton, Julius Singleton, Teresa Banks, Renee Singleton, Crystal Singleton and Melissa Singleton; and his close friend Bennie Hamilton. He is also survived by his family, especially his grandchildren.
