Joe Edward Skinner passed away February 28, 2018 at his home in Belmont at the age of 96. Funeral services were held March 3 at Union Baptist with a graveside service that followed at the Belmont Cemetery. Officiating the services were the Reverends Glen Howard, John Lewing and a graveside service given by Dr. Bruce Webb. He was raised and lived in Belmont, and attended Louisiana Normal College, now Northwestern State University. He worked in the timber industry for the majority of his adult life and was the owner and operator of Skinner Brothers Saw Mill. Skinner was a lifetime member of Union Baptist Church. He loved his church and all the members of his community dearly. He was a dedicated Christian who lived a life of love, kindness and gentleness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evie and Lemuel Skinner; brother L.B. Skinner; and sisters, Madelle Agee and Loraine Jarrell. He is survived by his nephews, Chuck Mains of Austin, Texas and Charles Mains of Many; niece, Nancy Mains Webb of The Woodlands Texas and her daughters, Corrinne Webb Stevens, Noel Webb Mason, and Autumn Webb; and many other relatives in Texas and Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Belmont Cemetery Glyn Howard, P.O. Box 86, Belmont, LA 71406 or to Gideons International 1982 Marthaville Rd., Many, LA 71449.
July 13, 2026
