Lawrence Dale

Ray Shipman

Lawrence Dale "Larry Dale" Ray Shipman, son of Larae Hutchinson and the late Dale Rex Shipman, was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 11, 1958. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, Missouri, on June 19, 2019, at the age of 60.

On June 24, 2017 in Ellington, Missouri, Larry was united in marriage to Maria Stevens. He enjoyed playing the guitar and dancing. Larry's greatest joy was playing with his grandkids.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Dale Rex Shipman.

Larry is survived by his mother, Larae Hutchinson of Plumberville, Arkansas, wife, Maria Shipman of Ellington, Missouri, three sons, Jerry Dale Shipman and wife Sheri of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, Billy Shipman and wife Dawn, and Michael Shipman both of Corridon-Reynolds, Missouri, one daughter, Samantha Stevens of Corridon-Reynolds, Missouri, brother, Jerry Dean Shipman of Corridon, Missouri, sister, Lois McClanahan of Ellington, Missouri, and 10 grandchildren, Harold, Eli, Lilly, Alex, Gabe, Creole, Isabelle, Savannah, Opie and Riley. Larry will be missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri