Bill was born on June 21, 1928 in Honey Grove, Texas to Elmer and Willie Mae Shipman. Bill was a longtime deacon at First Baptist Church of Smithfield which he was a member since 1964. Bill loved God, his family, life, fishing, gardening and tinkering with motors.
Bill is survived by his wife Doris Shipman of 69 years and 11 months; 5 children, Billy Shipman & Wife Linda of Hamilton, Janie Dugger & husband Alan of Arlington, Buddy Shipman & wife Linda of Colleyville, Jeanna Barber and husband Gene of Granbury, and Joannie Mourning & husband James of Azle; 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild; brother, Bob Shipman and wife Pam of Oklahoma; and his sister, Betty Jean Margraves of Paris, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his first grandchild, Tommy Dale Leamon, Jr. of Mansfield; his parents Elmer and Willie Mae Shipman; brothers, Joe, Harvey and J.L Shipman; sisters, Lynn Locke and Faye Johnson.
To honor his life, a viewing will be held on Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:00am at First Baptist Church Smithfield with burial following at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home. Clay Shipman, Daniel Shipman, Matt Shipman, Ben Shipman, Alan Dugger, II and Michael Crawford will be serving as pall bearers.
Bill loved working in the yard. At the end of the day he liked sitting in the yard with his family admiring his red roses! He could not get enough roses. If you did not know what to get him fathers day or his birthday .... you could not go wrong buying him some rose bushes. He always had a place for his roses or amaryllis.
He loved his family. He loved the little ones staying the night. There was no end to him telling them stories and singing to them. He would sing Frauline, Weda Wida Man , and Hush Little Baby.
He helped everyone. Over the years he doesn’t have a child, grandchild, brother, sister, niece or nephew that he has not helped.
He worked hard all his life. It was really hard for him to retire. When he said he was going to retire he really meant he was only going to work 20 hours a week. Finally after many years of 20 hrs a week he is gave it up and retired at 70. He was a man with honor and respect. He was a man of his word. He meant what he said and said what he meant. Everyone loved him sooo much. We will ALL MISS him sooo much!!! We will miss our loving Dad, Papaw, great Papaw, great great Papaw, Uncle Bill, and most of all the love of Mom’s life - HUSBAND! We ALL LOVE ❤️ YOU FOREVER!
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Billy Max Shipman of Smithfield, Texas passed away on May 7, 2018 in Plano, Texas.
He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and best friend to all that knew him.
Bill was born on June 21, 1928 in Honey Grove, Texas to Elmer and Willie Mae Shipman. Bill was a longtime deacon at First Baptist Church of Smithfield which he was a member since 1964. Bill loved God, his family, life, fishing, gardening and tinkering with motors. If you wish to send floral condolences in honor of Billy, you may call Dr. Delphinium Designs and Events, 214-525-1284.
