Charles Braxton Skinner, 89, a resident of Dickinson, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1937, in Temple, Texas to parents Lorid Willis Skinner, Sr. and Erma Juanita (Houghton) Skinner. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1956.

Charles met and married the love of his life, Wanda L. Smith, and together they raised four sons.

Charles dedicated his life to both ministry and music. While building a successful 19-year career with General Telephone Company of the Southwest (GTE Southwest), advancing from coin telephone collector to district manager and area supervisor, he also faithfully served in music ministry at Calvary Baptist Church in Irving, Texas; First Baptist Church in Friendswood, Texas; Pine Drive Baptist Church in Dickinson, Texas; and First Baptist Church in Dickinson, Texas. In 1976, Charles answered a calling to leave the business world and enter full-time ministry at Pine Drive Baptist Church. He faithfully served the church and its congregation for nearly three decades as Minister of Music and Education and later Associate Pastor. Throughout his years of ministry, he was known as a steadfast leader, devoted servant, and faithful friend to many.

Charles was also active in the Rotary Club and was deeply committed to serving both his church and community.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Lorid and Erma Skinner, and his brothers, Lorid Willis Skinner, Jr., and John “Jack” Skinner. He leaves behind to treasure his memory his loving wife, Wanda Skinner; sons, Terry Skinner and wife, Sylvia, Jack Skinner and wife, Mary, Kenny “Scooter” Skinner and wife, Renee, and Lance Skinner and wife, Trudi; sister-in-law, Joann Skinner; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In his honor, there will be a visitation on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Drive Baptist Church in Dickinson, Texas