Leonard Eugene Skipworth Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 4, 2023, at the age of 82, Leonard Eugene Skipworth of Tuscumbia, Alabama, born in Florence, Alabama passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert H. Skipworth and Margaret Lovelace Bailey; his stepfather Horace Bailey; and his siblings, L. C., Robert, Glen Skipworth, Dorothy Gilbert and Francis Johnson.
He is survived by: his wife Janice M. Skipworth; his daughters, Fonda Etherly and Monica King; his son-in-law Jimmy King; his grandchildren, Brandon Skipworth (Morgan), Brittany Etherly and Trey King; his brother Stanley Skipworth (Susan); his mother-in-law Isabella Newsome; his siblings-in-law, Jett Newsome Jr. (Diann) and Elaine Taylor (Earl); and his godsons, Victor Cole and Dwight Owens. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions to Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 408 East Limestone Street, Florence, Alabama 35630.
