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Stephen Conrad Skinner

September 27, 1946 - June 24, 2024

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Obituary For Stephen Conrad Skinner

Stephen Conrad Skinner, 77, of 2600 Glenwood Avenue, #130, Raleigh, NC, died on June 24, 2024 from the effects of Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on September 27, 1946, in Kinston, NC. He was the son of Ernest Guy Skinner and Sarah Cline Skinner. He grew up in Kinston and graduated from Grainger High School in 1964. Steve was a talented wrestler and went on to wrestle at East Carolina University. He graduated from ECU in 1968 with a BS in Business Administration. He immediately began his career in banking and continued that for fifty years throughout the state of North Carolina.

Steve married Meredith Cowper Nelms June 13, 1970. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Meredith, his son Allan Riddick Skinner of Raleigh, daughter Hollon Skinner Benson and husband Whitley of Raleigh, and grandchildren Harrison Lee Skinner, Logan Stephen Skinner, Bennett Guy Skinner, Surry Ann Skinner, Heath Nicholas Benson, and Eliza Meredith Benson, all of Raleigh, NC, and sister Louise Skinner Charlebois of South Carolina.

Steve and Meredith raised their children in Edenton, NC and were active members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Steve was a member of the ECU Pirate Club, Rotary Club, and Elk’s Club. He enjoyed all things East Carolina, time with his grandchildren, and traveling with Meredith.

A memorial service will be held at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton, NC on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:30. The family will welcome friends and loved ones in Raleigh at the Carolina Exotic Car Club & Business Center, 3107 Glen Royal Road on July 8 from 6:30-8:30 pm. ***Please note the location change from a previously published version of this obituary.***

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Steve’s memory to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Edenton, NC or to Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research at UNC Children’s Hospital led by Dr. Ajay Gulati.

Services

8 Jul

Memorial Service

11:30 AM

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 101 W Gale St Edenton, NC 27932 Get Directions »
8 Jul

A Gathering of Friends and Family

06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

Carolina Exotic Car Club & Business Center 3107 Glen Royal Rd Raleigh, NC 27617 Get Directions »
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  • September 02, 2024

    Brenda Slade

    I am Brenda M Slade. I worked with Steve at NCNB Chapel Hill,NC. From 1972-1976 in consumer lending. I knew his wife Merdith also. Steve taught me s lot about banking. We had a good team at the bank. Steve hired me. I will never forget him and his love for Chapel Hill Especially basketball.

  • July 07, 2024

    Sue Ipock Frye

    I am saddened to know that this wonderful man has passed. I haven't seen him since our ECU days. We carpooled one summer school session and I enjoyed being in his company. He was a year ahead of me in high school and I saw him then, but didn't get to know him until that carpool experience. His humor was infectious and his smile was always a gift to all. I know he will be greatly missed.

  • June 29, 2024

    Laney and Kermit Layton

    We were so saddened to learn of Steve's passing. He and the family were dear Edenton friends in past years. Our love and prayers to Meredith, Riddick and Hollon. 💕 Laney and Kermit Layton

  • June 28, 2024

    Susan Daniel

    Our hearts are broken. Steve, Meredith, and their children were our dear neighbors in Edenton. We have so many fond memories that we will never forget. Our thoughts and prayers are with Meredith, Riddick, Hollon and their families. We Love Y'all, Ron and Susan Daniel.

  • June 28, 2024

    Paul Richmond

    So sad to hear about Steve's passing! Condolences to the family! Steve was such a great guy and always had a genuinely warm smile and friendly handshake If not for his banking confidence in me I wouldn't have been able to accomplish what I have done in life RIP Steve🙏

  • June 27, 2024

    Willie & Barbara

    Steve will surely be missed by all whom he came in contact with. He never met a stranger & always had a gift to warm you over with his dry humor. We shared many good times together with Steve & Meredith around the Creek, traveling to Charleston or our trips to Myrtle Beach. Barbara & I send our heartfelt love & prayers to Meredith & the kids. God Bless our dear friend. Willie & Barbara

  • June 27, 2024

    Lon Carruth

    Steve was a friend, neighbor and classmate growing up in Kinston, NC. He was always an outgoing sort of person with a dry sense of humor. We lost contact over the years but his legacy will be his commitment to his wife and family and community. My condolences to Meredith, their children and grandchildren on their loss. Lon Carruth

  • June 27, 2024

    Denise Whitley

    Through the time Hollon and Whitley have been together, (starting in high school), Steve and Meredith have always felt like family. Always welcoming, always kind, always caring. I have always enjoyed time spent with them at gatherings. I pray for peace for the children and Meredith. A family and life well lived.

  • June 27, 2024

    Mary Ella Nelson Pollock

    What a beautiful tribute to our dear, longtime friend who was a kind, southern gentleman whom we admired and loved. George and I send our heartfelt sympathy to Meredith and all Steve's family and friends.

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