Rev. Raymond N. Skipper, Sr.

Passed 02/26/2020

Rev. Raymond Nathaniel Skipper, Sr., 96, of Henrico, died on February 26, 2020 . He lived a life of service delivering God’s Word in sermon, song and deeds. He was married to the late Margaret Smith Skipper and survived by their four children, Sandra Hughes (Jerome), Raymond Jr. (Betty), Golden (Wanda) and Janice Holmes (Luther, Jr). Eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews and a devoted friend, Jeanette Robb. He is also survived by one brother John Goode, Jr and one sister-in-law. Rev Skipper was the pastor of Fair Oaks Baptist Church (Henrico) and Cedar Grove Baptist Church (Charles City) and interim pastor for Angel View Baptist Church (New Kent). Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 4 at Scott's Chapel 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. from 6 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5 at Antioch Baptist Church, 1384 New Market Road. Rev. Dr. James L. Sailes, officiating. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery, In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Antioch Baptist Church.