OBITUARY
 JESSIE
SHIPMANShipman, Jessie Leon Passed away of heart disease
Wednesday February 15, 2012 at his home in Rowlett, Texas. Born in
Climax, Texas January 14, 1919 to Dan and Jennie Shipman, Leon grew up
in McKinney, TX where he developed a love for music. He graduated from
the University of North Texas with a degree in music and a master's
degree in elementary education. Leon worked in the Carrollton-Farmers
Branch ISD, first as the high school band director and later as an
elementary school teacher and choir director. Leon is survived by his
wife, Jane; son, Roger of Denton, TX; daughter, Karen Gorrie,
grandchildren, Marcia Shipman, Dan Shipman, John Gorrie, Shannon Gorrie;
and brother, Charles Shipman of McKinney. Visitation will be from
3:00-5:00pm, Sunday, February 19th at Restland Funeral Home. Services
will be 10:00am, Monday, February 20th at Restland Wildwood Chapel.
The Dallas Morning News - February 19, 2010 |
SHIPMAN, JESSIE LEON Born January 14, 1919 in Climax, Texas and passed
away February 15, 2012 in Rowlett, Texas. Jessie is survived by his wife, Jane
Shipman; son, Roger Shipman; daughter, Karen Shipman Gorrie and husband Russell;
grandchildren, Marcia Shipman, Dan Shipman, John Gorrie, and Shannon Gorrie; and
brother, Charles Ray Shipman and wife Virginia. Family will receive friends from
3:00-5:00pm on Sunday, February 19th at Restland Funeral Home. Services will be
held at 10:00am on Monday, February 20th at Restland Wildwood Chapel. |
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