Gregory "Mikey"

Michael Shipman

Mikey Gregory Michael Shipman 39 of Cordon, MO passed away July 9th, 2026.

Mikey was born on August 5, 1986, in Poplar Bluff, MO to Lawrence Shipman and Angela Cavanaugh. Mikey attended Ellington Elementary and Rolla High School. He later pursued a career as a professional painter and finished his work career working for The Doe Run Battery Plant.

His hobbies and passions included rock hunting, creek walking, playing his guitar, spending time with his kids and nephews, family, friends and his girlfriend, Amanda.

Mikey was preceded in death by his father Larry Shipman, stepdad Richard Cavanaugh, nieces Savanah and Isabell Stevens, and aunt Trish Durbin.

Mikey (AKA Doodle Butt) leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother Angela Cavanaugh, children Lillian Shipman, Alex and Gabe Shipman, Trouble McGruder, and Jaxson Heath, two brothers Bill Bill (Willy T) and Dawn Shipman, Jerry and Sheri Shipman, father-in-law Stanley and Julie Cover, nephews Harold Shipman, Eli Shipman, and Creole Williams, and his girlfriend Amanda Strange (AKA Mandy Jean).

Mikey will be deeply missed by all of the people whom's path's he has crossed. We all deeply love him!

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri