Christopher Dominique Skinner was born on July 2, 1990, to the late Jamie Sue Skinner. He was baptized at an early age at Morning Star Baptist Church. His maternal great-grandmother Mary Sue Sharpe lovingly kept him active in church and he served as a junior usher, and a member of the junior choir and drill team.

Christopher's formal education began in the Gulfport School District, where he participated in sports and premiered in events at the Gulfport Little Theater. Christopher was a helpful presence in the community of Soria City and always extended a helping hand to the neighborhood children and assist wherever needed.

Determined to better his future, Christopher earned his GED and later attended barber school and became a licensed barber. Known for his big heart, beautiful smile, and infectious laugh, he brought joy to everyone he encountered and made each person feel special.

Christopher was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Jamie Sue Skinner; his maternal grandparents, Jacqualynne "Jackie" Daniels and James Skinner; his great-grandparents, Jimmy Lee Sharpe, Sr., Mary Sue Sharpe, and Eva Skinner; paternal grandfather Alvin Walker; uncles, Clifton Smith, Willie Walker, Johnnie Walker, and Damion Walker; and aunts, Pauline Kennedy, Pearlie Mae Reed, Mary McAll, Jessie Thomas, Stephanie Washington, and Lisa Washington.

Christopher leaves to cherish his memory, one beautiful daughter, Cali Skinner, who will forever hold dear the love of her father; a devoted bonus grandfather, Eurice "Papa" Fairley, CA; two loving fathers, Ron (Tywanna) James, Zachary, LA and Alvin Washington, Warner Robins, GA and an adopted mother, Mary Frances Blaylock, Gulfport, MS.

Seven Brothers: Justin Alexander of Mansfield, OH, Timothy Wilson of Baton Rouge, LA, Tray Ratliff, Geoffrey Skinner, Russell "RJ" Crawford all of Gulfport, MS, Tomoko Johnson, Moss Point, MS, Malik Washington of Jackson, MS.

Fifteen Sisters: Cassandra Skinner-Williams of Mansfield, OH, Yazmine Grace, Palm Beach, FL, Raven Loving, Austin, TX, Chiquita Skinner, Malika Parker, Rakesha Crawford, Jamaya Blaylock, Camryn James all of Gulfport, MS, Carmen Lewis, Jacksonville, FL, Asia Washington, Pensacola, FL, Neveah Blaylock, Tennessee, Madison Washington of Jackson, MS, Bethany and Olivia Titus, California, Alena Washington, Macon, GA.

Uncles: Reverend Eddie (Miesha) Willis, Robert "Rocko" Skinner, and Levar Skinner, Michael Smith, Eric Leggett, Anthony (Lydia) Leggett, Edward (Delana) James, and Charles (Charlotte) James, all of Gulfport, MS, Patrick (Vera) Walker and Raymond Walker, Pass Christian, MS, Willie (Fran) Washington and Myron Washington, Biloxi, MS, Larry (Lesia) Leggett, Hattiesburg, MS.

Aunts: Betty Barnes, Tawina Harper of Gulfport, MS; Zenobia Harper of Memphis, TN. Sannie Barnes, Patricia (Samuel) Jones, Marie Abrams, Sharon Washington, of Biloxi, MS, Sheredia (Henry) Marshall, Elizabeth (Donnell) Bolden, Diedra (Kenny) Grant of all Gulfport, MS, and a host of great-uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, extended relatives, and many dear friends.

Christopher's light, laughter, and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew hi