Branden JHari Skipper, Sr. departed his earthly life and begun his heavenly journey on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Loving father of Kaylee and Branden, Jr. Beloved son of Brenda and Earl Ivey, Sr. and Kenneth Smith. Brother of Kenneth Skipper, Javen, and Earl Ivey, Jr., Charles Brumfield, Cardell Bradley, Valencia, Latifah, and Markesha Ivey, and Conchetta McDonald. Grandson of Verma Skipper and Annie Mae Ivey and the late Billy Skipper, Judith Landry Smith, and George Smith, also survived by a host aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends Age: 21 years a native of New Orleans, La. and resident of Marrero, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of First Love B.C. and neighboring churches. Employees of New Orleans Cold Storage, Hilton Garden Inn, Perrone & Sons, Rite Aid, John Ehret H.S. and Washington Elementary are invited to attend the funeral service at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, La. on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at 10:00a.m. Rev. Larry Crockett officiating Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service time at the above named parlor Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. To view and sign the guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com