Archie Lee Skipper, age 89 of Ruston, LA was born September 2, 1934 to the union of Charlie Henry Skipper and Erma Faye Coleman Skipper in Ruston, LA. He passed away April 18, 2024 in Ruston, LA.
Lee joined the Marines at the age of 17. He served in Korea and Vietnam as a Staff Sargeant before retiring after 20 years’ service. Lee returned to Ruston and opened a mechanics shop with a full-service gas station. He ran that shop for 25 years. Lee also worked at Otasco’s and The Donut Shop. He loved gardening. Lee enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working around the house. He was a hard worker. Lee’s greatest love was his wife of 50 years, Cecilia Skipper. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Bobbie Lolly, Doris Theodus, and Charlene Sherrill.
Lee is survived by his wife of 50 years, Cecilia Estelle Aaron Skipper of Dubach, LA; sons: Ray Skipper and wife Ginny of Minden, LA and Scott Skipper and wife Deborah of Los Angeles, CA; daughter, Cyndi Skipper Alsawas of Los Angeles, CA; stepsons: Billy Pierot and wife Debbie of Calhoun, LA, Mike Pierot of West Monroe, LA, and Phillip Pierot in Ruston, LA; and 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
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