Eldridge Skinner of Vicksburg died Tuesday, Feb. 16 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was 57.

He was the supervisor for the Animal Control Division for the City of Vicksburg. He was a member of the Greater Mt. Lebanon M. B. Church. He was also active in many gospel groups including the Greater Mt. Lebanon Church Choir, The Heavenly Stars, The Angelic Forces of Christ and the Chosenaires Gospel Group.

Funeral arrangements will be under the direction of W. H. Jefferson Funeral Home.