Reports confirm that Beyonce's beloved Uncle Skip died earlier this month. Funeral arrangements will take place in Texas later this weekend.
The touching obituary first appeared in the Galveston Daily News:
Lumis "Skip" Joseph Beyoncé relocated to his heavenly home on March 13, 2016.
Born July 10, 1949, in Galveston, TX, Skip was an avid golfer and faithful member of his church. He will be remembered for his generous and loving personality, and for his kind and genuine heart.
He is preceded in passing by parents, Agnes Derouen and Lumis Beyoncé Sr.; and brother Melvin Marsh Jr. He is survived by his devoted wife Cynthia; sons, Terrance Beyoncé and Terrell (Malu) Beyoncé; daughters, Andrea (Stan) Beyoncé, Lynn Beyoncé, Michelle Beyoncé, Dominique (Jimmie) Beyoncé-Hilton; Grandchildren, Deandre Beyoncé, Ledreya Washington, Jordan Beyoncé, J'la Butler, Caesar Beyoncé, and Bliss Beyoncé; Former spouse Barbara Beyoncé; Siblings, Selena Rittenhouse, Roland (Jeanette) Beyoncé, Florence (Jimmy) Hilliard, Larry Beyoncé, & Tina (Richard) Lawson; and a host of family and friends.
Private Celebration of Life services for the family and close friends of Skip, will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 1 p.m., at Praise Chapel. 18516 Highway 3. Webster, TX (281) 338-6633
For anyone that may wish to send flowers, please no sorrowful arrangements. We ask that you would choose happy, cheerful, or colorful flowers or plants.
Several fans have since continued to offer their heartfelt condolences on Twitter:
@rocbeyonce: "Bey's uncle just passed... Deepest condolence @Beyonce and family."
@IBEMEKA80: "@TheBeyHiveTeam - @Beyonce's uncle died today. Let's show respect to the family."
@deontaechief: "I pray for Beyonce and her family thru this tough time. RIP Uncle Skip."
The Destiny's Child songstress (who typically keeps her personal life extremely private) has yet to address her uncle's passing online. It remains unknown if the family (including hubby Jay-Z and baby Blue Ivy) will attend the services.
Stay tuned as more details become available. Thoughts go out to Beyonce's family and friends during this sorrowful time.
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