Wesley Skinner, 82, of Taylorville, IL, passed away on December 17, 2023, at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville, IL. Wesley was born on November 19, 1941, in Taylorville, IL, the son of Albert and Mildred (Nance) Skinner. On March 25, 1964, he married Carmeline Durbin in Taylorville, IL and she survives.

Wesley is survived by his wife: Carmeline Skinner of Taylorville, IL; children: Melissa Nation (Scott Grundy) of Taylorville, IL; Gary Skinner (Lisa Merrifield) of Owaneco, IL; grandchildren: Brian Murphy II (Brittany Reincke); Emily (Jordan) Henry; Kerry (Christian) Vacker; great-grandchildren: Trenton Murphy; Hudson Murphy; Arwyn Henry; Jensen Henry; Theseus Vacker; and sister-in-law: Gloria Pumphery; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Rosie Smith; Jessie Pruitt; brothers: Ralph Skinner; and Roy Skinner.

Wesley enjoyed watching Nascar races and was a big fan of driver, Bill Elliott. In his free time, he loved fishing at Sangchris Lake and going on camping trips at the Sherwood Forest Campground in Hillsboro, IL. Above all he loved spending time with his family.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville, IL. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home with Pastor Chad Foster officiating. Interment will follow at Anderson Cemetery in Palmer.

Memorials in Wesley’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Christian County Animal Control.

Sutton Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at suttonmemorialhome.com.