Matthew Leland Skipper went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2026. Services for Matthew will be held at First Baptist Church of Ruston at 3:00 PM, Sunday, March 22, 2026 under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Bro. Chris Craig will be officiating.

Matthew was born on September 28, 2000 in Ruston, LA to Renee Skipper and Michael Skipper. Matthew is preceded in death by his grandparents: Chester Skipper, Jack Rains, and Lynda Naber.

Matthew is survived by his son, Maverick Lane Skipper; his parents, Renee Skipper and Michael Skipper; grandmother, Gail Skipper; brothers, Michael (Mike) Skipper, Jr. and wife Savannah, and Mason Skipper; nephews, Trace Skipper and Toby Skipper; and a host of other family and friends.

Matthew was many things, but perfect was not one of them and he would be the first to tell you. However, he knew the Lord and had fiery passion for sharing His Word and the gift of His Son, Jesus. When he was not sharing the Word, he was bragging about his beautiful son, Maverick, who he loved whole heartedly. Matthew was always the first one to help someone and the last one to give up on someone. Stranger was not a word in his vocabulary. One could feel his infectious, comical, and loving attitude towards life. He is a fearlessly loving father, son, brother, and friend. And this one is for you, brother…Go Bears!

Pallbearers will be Mike Skipper, Jr., Mason Skipper, Jireh Mayfield, Kelbey Glover, Tucker Moore, and Seth Wells.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, Sunday at First Baptist Church in Ruston. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit: www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com