The son of Willis C. Skinner and Rhoda D. (Johnson) Skinner. Married 8 May, 1945 in Clovis (Curry) NM to Daphne Huff.
Biographical information, gleaned from "San Benito News" online:
Douglas Arman Skinner, 89, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Fleetwood, OK on January 13, 1923.
Mr. Skinner joined the United States Army on April 1, 1943 and was wounded in action on June 6, 1944 during the Normandy Invasion. He was sent to Brook General Hospital, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas for treatment. He was honorably discharged due to his injuries on December 2, 1944. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and Bronze Star for exceptional service to his country.
Prior to and after military service, Mr. Skinner drove a semi-trailer truck hauling produce from California and Texas to Clovis, NM for a local grocer. He was also part owner of a fruit and produce cold storage facility in Littlefield, Texas.
Mr. Skinner married Daphne Huff on May 8, 1945 at Clovis, NM. They moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1950 when he went to work for the AT&SF Railroad. They moved back to Clovis, NM in early 1960’s where Doug and his son Jerry opened J&D Lawnmower. He retired from the railroad on October 1, 1986. After selling the business in 1992, they moved to San Benito, Texas. Mr. Skinner had fallen in love with the Rio Grande Valley during his produce hauling days and his greatest desire was to retire in the valley, which he did.
Mr. Skinner was preceded in death by his wife, Daphne, who passed away December 20, 2009. Both are survived by a daughter and a son, three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, Texas. Full military honors were conducted by American Legion Post 43 of Brownsville, Texas.
Contributor: Jacob Vincent (48132789) • [email protected]
Jacob Vincent also related the following story that was told to him by Doug: While in the service Doug was dumped out of an airplane that was hit by a rocket over Normandy. Most of the soldiers died, but he, having been thrown out the side, landed in a field and felt himself being dragged by his parachute through the grass. He discovered it had fallen over a frightened cow who took off, dragging him in the darkness!
Biographical information, gleaned from "San Benito News" online:
Douglas Arman Skinner, 89, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Fleetwood, OK on January 13, 1923.
Mr. Skinner joined the United States Army on April 1, 1943 and was wounded in action on June 6, 1944 during the Normandy Invasion. He was sent to Brook General Hospital, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas for treatment. He was honorably discharged due to his injuries on December 2, 1944. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and Bronze Star for exceptional service to his country.
Prior to and after military service, Mr. Skinner drove a semi-trailer truck hauling produce from California and Texas to Clovis, NM for a local grocer. He was also part owner of a fruit and produce cold storage facility in Littlefield, Texas.
Mr. Skinner married Daphne Huff on May 8, 1945 at Clovis, NM. They moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1950 when he went to work for the AT&SF Railroad. They moved back to Clovis, NM in early 1960’s where Doug and his son Jerry opened J&D Lawnmower. He retired from the railroad on October 1, 1986. After selling the business in 1992, they moved to San Benito, Texas. Mr. Skinner had fallen in love with the Rio Grande Valley during his produce hauling days and his greatest desire was to retire in the valley, which he did.
Mr. Skinner was preceded in death by his wife, Daphne, who passed away December 20, 2009. Both are survived by a daughter and a son, three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, Texas. Full military honors were conducted by American Legion Post 43 of Brownsville, Texas.
Contributor: Jacob Vincent (48132789) • [email protected]
Jacob Vincent also related the following story that was told to him by Doug: While in the service Doug was dumped out of an airplane that was hit by a rocket over Normandy. Most of the soldiers died, but he, having been thrown out the side, landed in a field and felt himself being dragged by his parachute through the grass. He discovered it had fallen over a frightened cow who took off, dragging him in the darkness!
The son of Willis C. Skinner and Rhoda D. (Johnson) Skinner. Married 8 May, 1945 in Clovis (Curry) NM to Daphne Huff.
Biographical information, gleaned from "San Benito News" online:
Douglas Arman Skinner, 89, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Fleetwood, OK on January 13, 1923.
Mr. Skinner joined the United States Army on April 1, 1943 and was wounded in action on June 6, 1944 during the Normandy Invasion. He was sent to Brook General Hospital, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas for treatment. He was honorably discharged due to his injuries on December 2, 1944. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and Bronze Star for exceptional service to his country.
Prior to and after military service, Mr. Skinner drove a semi-trailer truck hauling produce from California and Texas to Clovis, NM for a local grocer. He was also part owner of a fruit and produce cold storage facility in Littlefield, Texas.
Mr. Skinner married Daphne Huff on May 8, 1945 at Clovis, NM. They moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1950 when he went to work for the AT&SF Railroad. They moved back to Clovis, NM in early 1960’s where Doug and his son Jerry opened J&D Lawnmower. He retired from the railroad on October 1, 1986. After selling the business in 1992, they moved to San Benito, Texas. Mr. Skinner had fallen in love with the Rio Grande Valley during his produce hauling days and his greatest desire was to retire in the valley, which he did.
Mr. Skinner was preceded in death by his wife, Daphne, who passed away December 20, 2009. Both are survived by a daughter and a son, three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, Texas. Full military honors were conducted by American Legion Post 43 of Brownsville, Texas.
Contributor: Jacob Vincent (48132789) • [email protected]
Jacob Vincent also related the following story that was told to him by Doug: While in the service Doug was dumped out of an airplane that was hit by a rocket over Normandy. Most of the soldiers died, but he, having been thrown out the side, landed in a field and felt himself being dragged by his parachute through the grass. He discovered it had fallen over a frightened cow who took off, dragging him in the darkness!
Biographical information, gleaned from "San Benito News" online:
Douglas Arman Skinner, 89, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2012 in Harlingen, Texas. He was born in Fleetwood, OK on January 13, 1923.
Mr. Skinner joined the United States Army on April 1, 1943 and was wounded in action on June 6, 1944 during the Normandy Invasion. He was sent to Brook General Hospital, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas for treatment. He was honorably discharged due to his injuries on December 2, 1944. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and Bronze Star for exceptional service to his country.
Prior to and after military service, Mr. Skinner drove a semi-trailer truck hauling produce from California and Texas to Clovis, NM for a local grocer. He was also part owner of a fruit and produce cold storage facility in Littlefield, Texas.
Mr. Skinner married Daphne Huff on May 8, 1945 at Clovis, NM. They moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1950 when he went to work for the AT&SF Railroad. They moved back to Clovis, NM in early 1960’s where Doug and his son Jerry opened J&D Lawnmower. He retired from the railroad on October 1, 1986. After selling the business in 1992, they moved to San Benito, Texas. Mr. Skinner had fallen in love with the Rio Grande Valley during his produce hauling days and his greatest desire was to retire in the valley, which he did.
Mr. Skinner was preceded in death by his wife, Daphne, who passed away December 20, 2009. Both are survived by a daughter and a son, three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at Mont Meta Memorial Park in San Benito, Texas. Full military honors were conducted by American Legion Post 43 of Brownsville, Texas.
Contributor: Jacob Vincent (48132789) • [email protected]
Jacob Vincent also related the following story that was told to him by Doug: While in the service Doug was dumped out of an airplane that was hit by a rocket over Normandy. Most of the soldiers died, but he, having been thrown out the side, landed in a field and felt himself being dragged by his parachute through the grass. He discovered it had fallen over a frightened cow who took off, dragging him in the darkness!
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