James Dale Skinner

James Dale Skinner passed away early morning on 16 June 2025 after a four year battle with Mantle Cell Lymphoma. James was born in Jamestown New York on 21 December 1952 to Marion and Kenneth “Dale” Skinner. He grew up in Lander, Pa with his parents and three siblings, Virginia, Georgia, and Charles. He met his wife Linda whom he married in 1978, then moved to Palm Bay, Florida in 1980. James worked at Piper Aircraft Corporation where he retired as Director of IT. In retirement he also worked at Lowes and opened a granite business installing counter tops for both commercial and residential. James was a jack of all trades and always willing and excited to help a neighbor or friend with a project. James went by many names, Skinner, Dad, Jelly Belly Jimmy, Pickalatmous “Pick”, Old Man, Mountain Man, and many more. He loved riding his Harley, camping at festivals, spending time with family, backyard parties, and bourbon. He was a great story teller with the best sense of humor and often the life of the party, especially if there was a campfire nearby.

James was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents Marion and Dale Skinner, his sister Virginia Lawrence, brother Charles Skinner, niece Abby Skinner, and nephew Justin Jungquist. James is survived by his wife Linda Skinner, children Jacob (Page) Skinner and Amy (William) Skinner, sister Georgia (Alan) Ludwick, and many more loved ones.

His Celebration of Life will be in both Florida and Pennsylvania. The Florida celebration will be Saturday 28 June, starting 3:00pm at 2700 Smith Lane, Malabar, FL 32950. This is an outdoor festival where we ask that you bring your beverage of choice and a small side for sharing. There will be food and music. Please dress comfortably. The Pennsylvania celebration will likely be in August and be announced at a later date via Facebook when we have more details. Memorial donations can can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma (https://givenow.lls.org)

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