Russell James

Shipp

Russell James Shipp, son of Judith (Shepard) Shipp and the late Jerry Shipp, was born on October 19, 1964. He departed this life near Bunker, Missouri, on October 17, 2024, at the age of 59.

On February 16, 2000, in Bunker, Missouri, Russell was united in marriage to Kathy Brickey. Russell was a member of the Black River Baptist Church. He loved reading the bible and telling people about the Lord. Russell enjoyed hunting, taking pictures and spending time with his family.

Russell was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Shipp.

Russell is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Kathy Shipp of Bunker, Missouri, his mother, Judith Shipp of Muscatine, Iowa, three sons, Devin Burns Shipp of Muscatine, Iowa, Ryan Widner and wife Elisa of Salem, Missouri, and Zechariah Shipp of Whitesboro, Texas, one daughter, Carly Rhoades and husband Noah of Kingsport, Tennessee, three brothers, Jerry Shipp Jr. and wife Diane of Muscatine, Iowa, Michael Shipp Sr. and wife Pam of Eldorado, Missouri, and Jason Shipp and wife Corrie of Muscatine, Iowa, one sister, Cathy Sywassink of Muscatine, Iowa, and two grandchildren, Chase and Aubrey. Russell will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and friends who will mourn his passing.

There are no services planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to McSpadden Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri