Order of Service

David Raymond Skipp

“D-Skipp”

August 21, 2023

Processional………………………………………………………….…….…………………..Clergy and Family

Officiant…………………………………………………………..…..…………………..DeCarto D. Draper Jr.

Prayer of Comfort………………………………………………………....……..Pastor Ken and Tongela Smith

Old Testament…………………………………………………………………………..………...Shaun Collins

New Testament……………………………………………………………...………………….Jayvanna Rucker

Musical Selection……………………………………………...……………………...Minister Markita Collins

Reflections………………………………………………………………….…….…...2 minutes only PLEASE

Musical Selection………………………………………………………….………..……………...Shayna Hall

Acknowlegment……………………………………………………………………....…………….Aimee Lyles

Obituary…………………………………………………………………………………..…….Akua Goodrich

Church Resolution………………………………………………………….Tucker Missionary Baptist Church

Musical Selection…………………………………………………………...….........…………..Yolanda Brown

Eulogy………………………………………………………..………......……...Pastor DeCarrto D, Draper, Jr

Benediction…………………………………………………………....………….Pastor DeCarto D. Draper, Jr.

Recessioonal

Interment

Repast…………………………………………………………….………………...…..Nedrow Fire Department 6505 S. Salina Street

David Raymond Skipp “D-Skipp”, 59, of Liverpool, NY departed this life unexpectedly on August 12, 2023, with his loving family and friends by his side.

David was born June 9, 1964, in Syracuse, NY to the late Howard and Estella Skipp. David was raised on the south side of Syracuse near Colvin Street; his childhood neighborhood that he loved and never forgot. He attended Syracuse City Schools and graduated from Thomas J. Corcoran High School in 1983, where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. Dave attended DeVry Institute of Technology in Columbus, Ohio where he studied Computer Science. Dave lived and worked in Columbus, Ohio for several years before returning home to Syracuse, NY. Dave had prior jobs before working at Syracuse City School District. After working for the school district for several years, he furthered his career working at Crucible Specialty Metals as a machine operator. He then worked at Chrysler / New Process Gear as a machine operator where he was a contributing member in the manufacturing of various auto components. He then worked for CSX Transportation as a Freight Conductor before working his way up to Locomotive Engineer where he transported freight across Northern States.

Dave had many passions. He spent time at Faith Hope Community center where he enjoyed boxing, lifting weights and mentoring the youth.

Dave Skipp furthered his involvement in the Southside community by volunteering for many years as a football coach at Kirk Park under the leadership/ founders Mark and Karla Hall. He was recognized as a father figure to many of the youth. He maintained his relationship by ensuring the kids were safe, giving them rides home. Dave was a die-hard New York Giants fan and went to every game he was able to. He loved and was proud of his NYG man cave. He never missed a moment to trash talk the Cowboys.

Dave gave his life to Christ in 2013, under the guidance of Pastor Kenneth and Tongela Smith at Abundant Life Christian Center. He later left Abundant Life and joined Tuckers Missionary Baptist church under the leadership of Pastor Draper. Dave was a God-fearing man.

Dave met Chandrikka in 1993 on the southside of Syracuse when he only had his daughter Davia and Chan had her daughter Roneisha. In their union, they had David Jr. in 1994 and got married in 2004 at Tucker Missionary Baptist Church. In 2006, Dave and Chan gave birth to Da’Vyne. Their Skipp family was complete. They spent the next years as a family creating an unbreakable bond and creating memories that would last forever. The Skipp Family traveled, laughed, cried, and did everything imaginable as one foundation in the main pillar of love. Some of their best memories were spent in the Bahamas, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Mexico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dave’s role was the protector of the family. He wouldn’t play when it came down to his wife, his son and three girls. Good fathers do three things: they provide, they nurture, and they guide. Dave did all of those for his family.

He was known for his big infectious smile, continuous jokes and just being outright friendly. He was truly loved by many.