David L.

Shipp

David L. Shipp son of the late Katherine Eugenia Barnhill Shipp and John Berry Shipp was born on August 3, 1953. He departed this life at Westwood Hills Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on March 14, 2017, at the age of 63.

David was united in marriage to Rosemary Mendenhall Clinton on August 5, 2006, and she preceded him in death on February 4, 2015. He was a Veteran on the United States Navy. David was a member of the River of Life Church in Ellington, Missouri. He enjoyed tending to his livestock, cutting wood, watching westerns, spending time outdoors and taking care of his flowers. His greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one step-son, Jess "Pooh" Clinton, and two brothers, John Shipp and George Shipp and three sisters, Christine Smith, Mary Falterman and Brenda Wilhelm.

David is survived by one son, John A. Shipp of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, one daughter, Joanna Shipp of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, step-son, Ronnie Clinton of Ellington, Missouri, two step-daughters, Sissy Tate and husband Kevin of Ellington, Missouri and Tiffany Smith of Van Buren, Missouri, 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. David will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Monday, March 20th 10 AM

Funeral Services follow at 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Minister: Pastor Sue Harper

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: River of Life Church