ROY EDWARD SHIPLEY

Roy Edward Shipley, 69, of Richmond, MO died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Roy was born on October 9, 1948 in Hoxie, KS to Donaphon A. and Irma F. (Bainter) Shipley.

Survivors include; one daughter, Candida Lynne White (Scott Gibson) of Hardin, MO; three grandchildren, Aaron Christopher Stirewalt of Titusville, FL, Aric Austin Kerr (Tiffany) of Wellington, MO and Ryan Lee White of Grain Valley, MO; two great-grandsons, Carter Austin Kerr and Maddox Alexander Kerr; and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by; one brother, Johnny Paul Shipley; one daughter, Robin Renee Kinney; one great-grandson, Caden Erin Kerr; and one nephew, Donaphon Shipley.

Roy was a 1966 graduate from the Richmond High School.  Roy served four years in the United States Navy during Vietnam.  After returning from the service he attended Wentworth Military Academy and then Penn Valley Community College.  After his education he worked construction and co-owned a business R&S Heating and Cooling in Richmond. He also worked for Waller Trucking as a trucker driver and dispatcher.  He was of the Christian faith.  Roy was a member of the Richmond V.F.W.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richmond V.F.W.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Inurnment will be in the Woodland Cemetery in Richmond where military honors will be provided by the Ray County Veterans. On-line condolen ces maybe left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com