Alan L. Skinner

Alan L. Skinner of Akron, age 41, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at home. He was born February 6, 1975 in Caro, the son of the late Alfred and Rosemary (Burnham) Skinner. Alan was an Akron Fairgrove High School graduate. On July 27, 2013, he was united in marriage with the former Angela Norrington in Caro. Throughout his working career, Alan first worked in construction on various crews and later, until his death, he worked in various shops, most recently as a lathe operator. He loved hunting and fishing, was a great little league baseball coach, loved watching and playing sports with his sons, and was a NASCAR freak for Dale Earnhardt and Dale Earnhardt, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Angela Norrington-Skinner; four children, Tre Selling and Dale Skinner of Akron, Austin Skinner and Adrian Skinner of Gaylord; his twin brother, Alex & Kori Skinner of Caro; one sister, Anna Skinner of Caro; his in-laws, Sharon Norrington of Jackson, John Norrington & Gloria Van Klompenberg of Manistique, Steve & Kammi Norrington of Ringle, Wisconsin, Amie Norrington & Mike Estey of Jackson; step-siblings, Janice & Matt Chittle of Negaunee, Jennifer Richardson of Lansing, Jillian Oestrike of Farmington; twelve nieces and nephews, Josh, Tyler, Kyle, Jordan, Trenton, Emily, Bella, Owen, William, Isabella, Henry and Benjamin; grandmothers, Betty Suranye and Betty Norrington; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. James Hill officiating. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Alan Skinner Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Angela Skinner, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723. Visitation Information Date: Friday, July 8, 2016 Time: 11:00 am End Time: 12:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. Service Information Date: Friday, July 8, 2016 Time: 12:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Jim Hill officiating.