Ben Skimmiehorn Obituary
The memory of Ben Skimmiehorn of Hope Mills, North Carolina, born in Cumberland, North Carolina, who passed away on August 10, 2024 at the age of 63, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Ben departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Ben may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Ben leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harlon Joe Skimmiehorn, Sr. and Sieglinde Herzog Skimmiehorn; his brother Ralph Skimmiehorn; and his nieces, Megan Daves and Gretchen Smith.
He is survived by: his siblings, Joe Skimmiehorn (Donna), Steve Skimmiehorn and Linda Wilkinson (Bobby); his son Dale Cooper; and his grandchildren, Xavier Cooper and Raiden Cooper. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces and great nephews.
