Ronald J. Skinner

August 19, 1925 - November 26, 2017

Ronald Jean Skinner Grand Ledge Ronald Jean Skinner, age 92, passed away after a brief illness on November 26, 2017. Born August 19, 1925 on a farm in Roxand Township, he attended Watson School and graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1943. Ron worked as a farmer, Eaton County Sheriff’s Department Deputy, realtor, and was also a Director for the Grand Ledge Produce Company. He enjoyed listening to the Detroit Tigers and Michigan State Spartans on the radio. Ronald was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; sons, Gregory and Michael; parents, Lynn and Minnie (Hiesrodt); siblings, Marguerite, Ruth, Willard, Maxine, and Josephine. He is survived by sons, Tim (Maria) and Tom (Alisa); grandchildren, Allen (Teresa), Brook (Ross), Tyler, Chase (Autumn) and Andrea; great grandchildren, Zachary and Ellie; several nieces and nephews. Ronald was also especially fond of his little dog, Pee-wee. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, 406 N. Bridge Street, Grand Ledge, MI 48837. Memorial contributions may be given to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S Cochran Road, Charlotte, MI 48813 or Watson Restoration Project, Janet Merryfield, Treasurer, 10564 Boyer Road, Mulliken, Michigan 48861.