Jerry Michell Shipman

Jerry M. Shipman, Jr.Easley

Mr. Jerry Mitchell Shipman, Jr., 45, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016 at Rainey Hospice House.

Born in Greenville County, the son of Vicky Houston Shipman and the Late Jerry Mitchell Shipman, Sr., Mr. Shipman was formerly employed with CJ Machinery and was a member of Central First Baptist Church.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his fiancée, Tracy Whitten of Anderson; a daughter, April Shipman of Easley; and a son, Owen Shipman of Easley. In addition to his father, Mr. Shipman was predeceased by his grandparents, Jake and Sarah Brown, and Harold and Billie Mae Houston.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Thursday, January 21, 2016 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road. Burial will follow in Robinson Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 2:45 PM Thursday at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Family members are at their respective homes.

Memorials may be made to the Rainey Hospice House, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.