In Remembrance Of
Eugene Shipley
Eugene Shipley, 74, of Smithville, MO passed away, October 7, 2020.
He was born on September 9, 1946 to Chester Willard and Helen Doris (Lash) Shipley in Kansas City, MO. Eugene grew up and attended school in Smithville. He then served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart.
On May 2, 1970 he was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Foster. After their marriage they lived in Smithville where they made their home.Eugene worked for Lake City Arsenal for many years and retired from the City of Smithville. He was a volunteer for the Smithville Fire Department for over 20 years. Eugene was also a member of the Smithville American Legion and the Odd Fellows. He was of the Christian faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant twin sons, Clinton and Kevin; sister-in-law, Betty Jones; special niece, Macklyn; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Marvin and Martha Foster.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Craig Shipley and Kelly (Kristin) Shipley; grandchildren, Trevor, Meghan, and Sarah; siblings, Rozella Taylor, Mike (Wendy) Shipley, Debbie Shipley, and Cindy (Bob) Foster; brother-in-law, Carl Jones; several beloved nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 10th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO with visitation from 10:00-12:00 p.m. prior the service.
Burial with military honors: Community of Smithville Memorial Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the Smithville American Legion.
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17 comments
Jean Butler
So sorry Barb for your loss thinking of you and your family , God is with you
Sandy Estes
May God comfort you in your time of sadness.
Dana Troutman
Many fond memories of laughs with the ‘ole boy. May he rest in peace.
Bless you, Barbara.
John & Sharon French
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sonia Ackerman
Barbara and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Christine Phelan
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lots of hugs ❤️
Anita Burchit
for comfort
Linda Jones
Barbara I’m so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to all the family
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Julie Dowsey
So sorry for your loss.
Mike and Sherill Ballard and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with Eugene’s family. Eugene was a good neighbor and a very nice man.
Kris ,(Reisinger) ward
So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Kelly Churchill
I am so sorry for your loss. Eugene was a kind man. And funny. When I think of him I see a huge smile on his face. My prayers for all of the Shipley family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Russell Stephensonpl
I am very sorry for your loss
Phyllis Franco
Clay Wineland
Aunt Barb. My thought and prayers are with you and the family. As you know Eugene and I always hit it off and I thought the world of him. I’m sorry I couldn’t be there. Love Clay
Connie massie
Barbara and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Eugene. He was such a kind man and will be very much missed. Love to you all, Connie