Josh Skinner

Josh Douglas Skinner, 51, passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning, December 2, 2022, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones and lifted in prayer by special family friend, Steve Burleson. Of those present, none were more important to him than his wife, Lisa and their two sons Ty and Peyton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mavis Joy Skinner, and his grandmother, Elizabeth Skinner. Josh is survived by his wife of 28 years, Melissa Faye Skinner, sons Ty Stephen Skinner (Nicole), and Peyton Franklin Skinner (Jessie), father, Stephen Douglas Skinner, mother-in-law, Barbara Jones, Father-in-law, James Stringer, brother-in-law, James Jones, all of Corsicana; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Tammie and Denny Hoffart of Waxahachie. Nieces and nephews, Niki, Ashley, Haley, Ryan, Hannah, Jake, Waylon, and Faith. He is survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces and nephews, and life-long friends that were considered an extension of his family. Josh grew up in Corbet, Texas and attended Corsicana schools later transferring to Dawson High School in 1987 where he was affectionately given the nickname, “44.” Josh and Lisa were high school sweethearts and married March 12, 1994, in Corsicana, Texas. They welcomed the first of two sons, Ty Stephen Skinner March 24, 1996, and their second, Peyton Franklin Skinner, March 9, 1999. He was so incredibly proud of his “boys,” he took every opportunity to have Ty play Eruption by Van Halen or watched in amazement when Peyton rebuilt one engine after the next and turned an ordinary bike into a makeshift motorcycle. “Diz,” was a proud Dad, for sure, and looking forward to being a grandfather and hoping to meet the new twins. Josh loved sports and the outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting, he loved camping, and rarely missed an opportunity to plan a beach vacation especially, if it meant he could take his boat or schedule a deep-sea fishing excursion. He enjoyed many things but, with all new things, research was a priority! He wanted to be the best at anything he attempted so, whether it be golf, hog hunting, guns and ammunition, or poker (just to name a few), let the research begin. Josh was an excellent carpenter and could build or fix just about anything. I’d be willing to bet he’s done just that for more people than we will ever know. He will be missed by so many but, I’m sure we will all have a chance to smile and laugh as we reminisce over the fun times we shared and our own unique memories or funny stories, some we probably shouldn’t put on paper. Josh and Lisa had a beautiful love story, one that will last a lifetime and one that will offer a guide for their children. In the meantime, we will find a way to laugh and smile when we think of Josh. Until we meet again…. Be Still~ Visitation will be held from 6-8pm Wednesday, December 7th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Thursday, December 8th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers: Denny Hoffart, Gilbert Medrano, Michael Medrano, Bubba Medrano, Chad Richards, Heath Dyer, Cody Callahan, Dakota Callahan, Eugene Ward, Jacob Ward, Mark Burleson, Jason Schafer, Gary Dunlap, Lance Watkins, Daniel Owen, and Lee Ovalle. Services can be viewed at the following link: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/81995

Josh Skinner

June 9, 1971 - December 2, 2022