of Salado, AR
September 7, 1931 - April 7, 2015
John Shipp Jr., 83, of Salado, Arkansas, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at White River Medical Center in Batesville.
Born September 7, 1931, in Oil Trough, Arkansas, he was the son of John Shipp Sr. and Bertha Elizabeth Canada Shipp.
He was a 1948 graduate of Oil Trough High School. A recipient of the Purple Heart, he was a Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked from September 17, 1956 to February 28, 1995 for AT & T (formerly Southwestern Bell).
He enjoyed fishing, yard work and was a master gardener, house work and general projects around the home. He was a deacon at First Freewill Baptist Church in Batesville where he also was a teacher, a board member, and was a Sunday school superintendent. He also helped to work in the children's church.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Pauline Everidge Shipp of Salado; two daughters Cathy Shipp of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Colleen Shipp Hightower of Batesville; one granddaughter, Aileen Hightower of Batesville; two great-grandchildren, William Charles Lamme and Zachariah Alexander Lamme, both of Batesville; one sister, Lonetta Cozart of Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and two sisters.
There will be a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2015, at Allen Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Bobby Shepherd and Bro. Tim Landers officiating.
Burial will be in Egner Cemetery at Salado under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers will be Billy Hartley, Lynn Hannah, Eric Fulbright, Mike Young, Alan Everidge and Wallace Hightower.
Visitation is from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2015, at the funeral home.
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11 Condolence(s)
Joline Riley Burrow
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
In our thoughts and prayers the Olen Burrow family---
Jan Burrow Qualls
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
In my thoughts and prayers
Tim Stewart
Friday, April 10, 2015
I was sorry to hear of Mr. Shipp's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Phipps
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Karen Craft
Thursday, April 9, 2015
So sorry to hear of John's passing. I know he will be greatly missed. He was always so kind whenever I saw him. My prayers are with all the family.
Danny & Shannon Smart
Thursday, April 9, 2015
We are sorry for your family's loss.
Dale and Louise Stewart
Thursday, April 9, 2015
So sorry for lost of JR. he was a great man i have know him a long time never knew him to say a bad thing about anyone he will be missed may God bless his family.
Jose and Debra Ares
Thursday, April 9, 2015
We just want you to know we love Bro Shipp and enjoyed our time with him so much at First Freewill Baptist Church. He was always smiling and happy to see you when you saw him in town anywhere. We are praying for the family but know he is well in Jesus' arms now.
Deborah Wyatt
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Mrs. Shipp and family, I am so sorry for your loss.. I meet Mr Shipp several years ago thru the Dental Office. I think I also took a computer course with him!
He was such a kind , sweet considerate man. Always seem to have a smile on his face.and a God loving man.
I lost my husband Jan 12th, it is difficult. May God give you strength Mrs Shipp. With love Deborah Wyatt
Larry & Carolyn Crafton
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
A true example of a witness for God. Always kind with an encouraging word. He is missed.
Carol Thompson
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
This was the kindest person that I have ever known. He will be missed.