Jeffrey Wayne Skinner, 58, of Litchfield, died at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, the morning of Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
Private family services will be held. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Skinner was born in Litchfield on May 12, 1968, a son of Gerald Wayne and Linda Louise (Pursell) Skinner. He graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1986.
A life-long farmer, he was employed in the agricultural field, including a farm manager for Monke Farms, Sloan Equipment, Rolland Machinery and McKay Auto Parts. He was president of the Cedar Ridge Cemetery Association and enjoyed fishing. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and his grand dogs, Bailey and Copper.
Mr. Skinner is survived by his mother, Linda L. Skinner of Carlinville; sons, Robert (Eli) Skinner of Raymond and Blake (Fiancée Taylor Fry) of Pawnee; daughter, Danielle Skinner of Pocahontas; stepsons, Nathan (Emma) Franklin of Rochester and Shawn (Lacey) Franklin of Taylorville; brother, Todd (Dana) Skinner of Gillespie; sister, Jamie Lowarance of Carlinville; grandchildren, Rydge, Ryla, Rigley, Jameson, Kenton, Bryce, Sylas and Bennox; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald “Jerry” Skinner on April 30, 2001.
Plummer Funeral Home is assisting the Skinner family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
