Jimmy Paul Shipley's Obituary
Jimmy Paul Shipley, 81, of Richardson, Texas died September 11, 2017. He was born March 27, 1936 to James Vernon and Geraldine Shipley in Garland, Texas. He attended Garland High School and Southern Methodist University, and he had a long career in electrical engineering, including working for Texas Instruments for 36 years. He was also a long-time member of the First Baptist Church, Dallas.He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Joena; his brother Don Shipley, wife Becky and their son Colin; and his children Cindy Hudson (and husband Adam), Michael Shipley, Steve Shipley (and wife Eugenia), and Pam Haigwood. He has 4 grandchildren (Amanda and Victoria Hudson, and Tim Haigwood and wife Abigail) and 1 great-granddaughter (Claire Haigwood).A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the Abbey Chapel at Restland Memorial Park, located at 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX, 75243.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First Baptist Dallas Presidents’ Class.
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