MATTHEW SKINNER, died at the age of 43, on Thursday, August 13, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Matthew was born January 5, 1966 in Dallas, Texas to Charles E. and Kay Quinn Skinner. A 1985 graduate of MacArthur High School in Irving, Texas, he was a U.S. Navy Petty Officer from 1991 to 1995 and served on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger. An A&P mechanic, Matthew was employed at Bell Helicopter. He is survived by his parents, Charles and Kay Skinner of Mabank; brothers, Chris Skinner and wife Kathi of Flower Mound and Jason Skinner and friend Christine Brown of Irving; nephews, Jake and Sam Skinner; and numerous extended family members. Visitation 6:00 8:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2009 with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church in Irving with Rev. Thomas Longua, celebrant. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Mater Dei, 6228 Winton Street, Dallas, Texas 75214. Matthew will be dearly missed by all those that loved him.