Lewis James “Skip” Kennamer of Alpine, Texas, passed away on Aug. 21, 2021, following a series of strokes and massive heart failure.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and June Kennamer, and his son Bart Kennamer. Left to mourn him are his wife, Cherie Miller Kennamer of Alpine, Vikki Kennamer Collins of Cuero, Texas, and his grandson Lamah Kennamer of Thailand.

Skip was born Jan. 18, 1945, in Dallas, Texas. He attended elementary through high school where he excelled in football and track. He attended Temple Junior College on a track scholarship, and graduated from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas.

After graduation he taught school on a Navaho reservation in New Mexico for three years. He then returned to Dallas where he taught physical education and coached. He also taught industrial arts in Richardson, Texas. After leaving teaching, he made and sold furniture and remodeled houses. He loved doing both. In his spare time he loved riding, racing, and working on motorcycles, as well as raising and riding donkeys and mules.

He will be missed by all who knew him.

No services will be held at this time.