OBITUARY
 Mike
Shipman
Michael "Mike" Glenn Shipman went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus,
on April 18, 2025 in Tyler, Texas. He was born on October 19, 1959 in
Hastings, Nebraska to the late Gearld (Jerry) Lee Shipman and Oma
Rochelle (Fearn) Shipman Ray.
Mike called Nebraska, California, and Texas home throughout his early
years. He graduated from R.L. Turner High School in 1978 and later
attended two years of Bible school in Pensacola, Florida. He was a
gifted athlete in many sports, excelling in soccer and becoming a State
Champion in wrestling. He married Gina Lynne (Goggin) Shipman on
February 14, 1987. He worked many jobs that included working with his
brothers on his Uncle Marv and Aunt June's dairy farm during the
summers, installing beautiful custom wood floors, remodeling and
building new homes, and owning rental properties that he took immaculate
care of. He loved and provided for his seven children and beautiful
bride of thirty-eight years. They enjoyed every day together, building a
beautiful life centered on Jesus, family, and love for others. He gave
his life to Jesus in his early twenties. He never looked back, pursuing
God with all his heart, mind, soul, and strength. He loved to share
Jesus with everyone. He was known for his fire, passion, and love in all
things that he did. He truly gave his life to all people and loved
unconditionally, expecting nothing in return. He was a generous giver in
his everyday life, intentionally blessing others and telling them that
Jesus loved them. He will be remembered forever for being a loving
husband, a wonderful Dad, a caring Papa, a true friend, and a humble
servant to others, especially his beloved Jesus. Mike truly lived out
Philippians 1:21 that says, "For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is
gain." (NASB)
Left to cherish his memory are his beautiful wife Gina Shipman with
their children & spouses Noah Shipman, Sarah Shipman, Charity (Tony)
Lee, Enoch Shipman, Elijah (Lauren) Shipman, Hezekiah (Patricia)
Shipman, and Uriah (Sarah Jane) Shipman; 14 grandchildren; siblings,
Jeri Fortenberry, Monte (Peggy) Shipman, Barbara (Michael) Hadden,
Lonnie Shipman, Terry (Cindy) Shipman; half siblings, Marcia Wessels,
Marty Wessels, and Susan (Kent) Shaffer. Serving as pallbearers will be
Noah Shipman, Enoch Shipman, Elijah Shipman, Hezekiah Shipman, Uriah
Shipman and Tony Lee.
The family will receive family and friends for Visitation held Thursday,
April 24, 2025, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral
Home. A private family graveside service will follow on April 25, 2025,
at Lindale City Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Allen Townsend. A
memorial service will follow on May 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Rose
Heights Church Lindale.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to
Heavensfamily.org, under the Anti-Sex Trafficking & Violence donation
tab. You will be able to check a box to give in honor or memory of Mike
with a message to the family at [email protected].
John 17:3 "And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only
true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." (NASB) |
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