Clyde W. Shipp, 94 of Texarkana Texas passed away peacefully on Thursday November 12. 2020 in a local hospital. He was born January 30, 1926 to James and Eula Shipp in Texarkana Texas. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years Frances Cox Shipp,
Clyde was a World War II Veteran. He was drafted out of high school into the Army- Airforce in 1943. He was stationed in North Africa. After returning from the war, he finished High School. During the Cuban Missile Crisis , he was activated in 1961 and served one year stationed in Fort Polk Louisiana. He retired from RRAD where he was an inspector. He was a reserve deputy for the Bowie County Sheriffs office, worked as a security guard at Wadley Regional Hospital and was a member of the Hampton Church of Christ.
Clyde leaves behind one son, Clyde V. Shipp and wife Teresa, one daughter, Brenda Lockhart and husband Bobby, one sister, Betty Jean Matthews, eight Grandchildren, Joshua (JJ), Chad and Rance Lockhart. Alicia Taylor and Chris Shipp, Josh and Jake Taylor and Jillian Delaughter, thirteen Great Grandchildren and a large number of nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services and burial will be held on Monday November 16th at 10:00 AM at the Chapelwood Cemetery North Pavillion on Kings Hwy. with Brother Jerry Monholland officiating. Visitation and viewing will be held on Sunday November 15, 1:00 - 7:00 PM. at East Funeral Home Moores Lane.
In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Dorcas House at Hampton Church of Christ.
Online tributes can be posted at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.
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