CRUMPTON, Md. - Charles A. Skinner of Crumpton, Md., died Saturday, March 5, 2016, at his home, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Charles was born in Salem, N.J., the son of the late Charles Franklin and Ruth Clarke Skinner. Charles was a carpenter and worked for 50 years out of the New York and Delaware Carpenter's Union #626. Charles was an associate member of the Sudlersville Volunteer Fire Company, the Kent County Ruritan Club, and the Ruffin Trail Riding Association. He also belonged to American Legion, Post 36, and was a United States Navy veteran. Charles was a life member of the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department, where he served for 35 years in many capacities. He was a dedicated EMT to the department's EMS division and was honored by being inducted into the Kent & Queen Anne's County Fire and Rescue Associations Hall Of Fame. Mr. Skinner was also an active member of the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. The family wishes to thank the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Kent County Ruritans, and friends for all of their support over the past two years. Without all of their kindness, we could not have made it. In addition to his parents, Charles was predeceased by a brother, Jon Skinner; and a step-daughter, Kathleen Hoffman. He is survived by his wife of over 49 and a half years, Nancy Lou Skinner; a son, Duane Charles Skinner and his wife Kimberly of Crumpton, Md.; a sister, Barbara DelDuco of Smith Island, Md.; four grandchildren, Sheila Hoffman, Christian Hoffman, and Charles Hoffman and Samantha; and two step granddaughters, Kayla Dale and Robin Lee Coulter; and seven great grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Fellows Family Funeral Home, 370 Cypress St. Millington, Md., where friends and family may call after 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in his memory to the Crumpton Volunteer Fire Dept. P.O. Box 68 Crumpton, MD 21628, Compass Regional Hospice, 255 Comet Dr. Centreville, MD 21617, The Humane Society of your choice, or the Kent County Ruritan Club 10844 Foreston Road, Chestertown, Md. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fhnfuneralhome.com.