Tommie Lee

"Leroy" Shipman

Tommie Lee "Leroy" Shipman, son of the late Thomas A. Shipman and Mary Ellen (House) Shipman, was born in Hominy, Oklahoma, on March 27, 1944. He departed this life at his residence in Centerville, Missouri, on March 10, 2021, at the age of 76.

On March 26, 1966, in Fort Lee, Virginia, Tommie Lee "Leroy" was united in marriage to Mary Glee Goggins and to this union they shared four daughters. Tommie Lee "Leroy" was a Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and watching NASCAR. Tommie Lee "Leroy's" greatest joy was spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Tommie Lee "Leroy" was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Chrysta Shipman, one grandson, Chad Laramore, two brothers, Floy Nathaniel "Buck" Shipman and Dale Shipman, and four sisters, Alice, Aline, Pauline and Alberta.

Tommie Lee "Leroy" is survived by his wife, Mary Shipman of Centerville, Missouri, three daughters, Violet Laramore and husband Danny of Bunker, Missouri, Tara Banks and husband John of Oceanside, California, and Danielle Duncan and husband Christopher of St. James, Missouri, one brother, Bob Shipman and wife Marla of Ellington, Missouri, 18 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Tommie Lee "Leroy" will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

There will be a Memorial Service at the Corridon-Reynolds Cemetery on July 6, 2021, at 2 PM

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri