of Helena, AR
August 17, 1936 - September 28, 2015
Brother Charles Shipman, age 79, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at his home. He was born August 17, 1936 in Tupelo, Mississippi to the late George Shipman and the late Bonnie Shipman. Brother Shipman graduated from Tupelo High School in Tupelo, Mississippi. He then attended the following schools: Itawamba Junior College in Fulton, Mississippi, William Carey College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.
Brother Shipman pastored for 59 years, 36 years of which he was the pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in West Helena. During his career, he had many remarkable achievements. He was the B.S.U. Director for one year. He pastored six churches in Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas and preached in almost every state in the United States. He did full time evangelical work for 12 ½ years and preached at over 1000 Evangelist and Crusade meetings.
He is survived by his wife of almost 17 years, Shirley Ellis Shipman; son, David Shipman of Mobile, Alabama; two daughters, Cynthia Talley of Tupelo, Mississippi and Suzanne Stewart of Mobile; two step-daughters, Cynthia Jo Goode of Lexa, Arkansas and Jamie Lynn Woodard of West Helena; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of brothers and sisters in Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Rachel McMillan Shipman; stepson, Robert Hicks, Jr.; and one sister, Opal Roland.
A service for Brother Charles Shipman will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 2, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Church. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park in West Helena. Brother Bill Richards will officiate.
Pallbearers are Gary McChesney, John White, Jimmy VonKanel, Jody Warren, Clyde Murphy and Larry Howell. Brother Shipman's preacher friends will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 97 PC 302 Road, West Helena, Arkansas 72390 or to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10305.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571.
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24 Condolence(s)
v. beaty plenge
Monday, November 9, 2015
your dedication to your calling as a messenger of Gods love for us through Jesus Christ will stand through the ages as a disciple of His word. It was an honor to know you and Rachel. May God be with your children in their loss.
Cindy Talley
Thursday, October 8, 2015
I want to give tribute to my amazing father. He was a wonderful and loving dad. He spent so much time with all of us while we were growing up. We spent many days traveling the country in revivals with him. I treasure those days because they were filled with so much joy for him and all of us. He is a great Man Of God and I will Always have the utmost respect for him. I love you Daddy and will see you again one day. I hope you are happy up there shouting with Mama and all your life long friends. I know you have already heard. ," well done, thy good and faithful servant."
Steve & Diane Anderson
Monday, October 5, 2015
Bro Charles, there are no words sufficient to express what you have meant to us over the years. We truly loved you as our spiritual father. To the Shipman family, we are praying for very special grace. Go after God with all you've got, Torey, Holt and Chas. It won't be long before we see him once again.
Jim & Julie Tigges
Friday, October 2, 2015
Thank you for giving your life to the work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Julie & I have been above and beyond blessed by Jesus working thru YOU.
We will never forget one of your messages when you said "I want those little blessings. They come often".
Looking forward to seeing you in glory.
David Williams
Friday, October 2, 2015
Brother Charles preached the Word of God and was very instrumental in my parents salvation as well as mine. He will surely be missed. Loved brother Charles!
Pastor Bill & Gail Hohenstreet
Thursday, October 1, 2015
We met Bro. Charles in 1979 at First Baptist Church of Bayard, Fl./Pastor Harper Bumpers......we both got saved at that revival meeting!! Bro. Charles came to Idaho to preach at our Living Water Camp Meeting several times....in fact, he was keynote speaker at our first camp and had a BIG job as people up here didn't know much about camp meetings!! So many of our church family were saved off the church pew under his preaching! What a wonderful person and preacher he was and we loved him dearly. So glad we will be together in GLORY for eternity!!
Frances Boyd
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Torey Wages, My thoughts and prayers for you at this difficult time. I know your Pawpaw was very special to you and my heart goes out to you. May the God of all Comfort be with you now and through the days ahead. Love you.
Ron Richardson
Thursday, October 1, 2015
The commencement of a mighty solider of the Lord. God bless and give strength to David, Cindy and Suzanne. It was an honor knowing Bro Charles.
Lisa Moneymaker
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Cindy, David and Suzanne,
You have my deepest sympathies. I know you already realize you shared your father with so many people. He touched and loved more people in this world than you can even imagine. Some you will never even know. His loss will be felt by so many. But know that he led so many people to God. His strong kind voice, his sweetness, his sincerity, his honesty but mostly his love for his family, both biological and his church is the legacy he leaves behind. God bless you during the trying times and the tears that will follow his passing. But one day the memories will become sweet smiles.
XOXO
Lisa Moneymaker
Betty Kendall-Mackey
Thursday, October 1, 2015
My condolences to Mrs. Shirley, Jamie and family.
Van Goode
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Thank you Bro Charles for leading me to the Lord Jesus Christ and I know I will see you again in heaven with Jesus
Praying for the family
Scott Schindler
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Another soldier has gone home. Will miss him and will see him again on the other side.
Mrs. Rod Warnke
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Rod and I wish we could come down but he has to workand I have class. We are thankful for Brother Shipman and his wife. He mentored our pastor, and preached many revival meetings at our church. Durning one of them I let go of my false prression and ask the Lord into my heart. Because of this our middle sons middle name is Robert (after Harbin) Charles (after Shipman). We are praying for the family, church and friends. Please know he will be missed. We will look forward to the day when we see Brother and Mrs. Shipman again!
Beth Harbin
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
I was saved July 31, 1998 at the Mississippi Delta Camp meeting under Bro. Shipman. My dad loved this man as a mentor but even more so as a father. Bro Shipman was like a grandfather to me. I can't even imagine how high he's kicking his legs right now having himself a grand old time with Jesus.
Red and Gala Jolly
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Red and I are sincerely sorry for your loss as well as our loss. Bro. Shipman was one of the best preachers to reside in Myrtle and preach at our Church. He was truly a great preacher. You children and grandchildren have a wonderful heritage from your parents. You will be in our thoughts and prayers, especially during the difficult days ahead of you. We loved him dearly.
Glen and Kim hood
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Our prayers go out to the family sorry for your loss he was a great man of god
Savanna Chandler
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
I Am So Blessed To Be Your GrandDaughter! You Are Dearly Missed And I Love You With All My Heart! Your My World Pawpaw Charles...
Leslie Byrd
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Cindy, David and Suzanne, I am so sorry for yall. I loved Bro. Charles with all my heart.😢. I can't be there. I have to work both days. I will be praying for yall in the weeks and months to come. I love all of you very much.
Bro. Claude &Rebecca Mills
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Bro. Charles was our Pastor and we loved him greatly! God used him in our lives and his ministry lives on. We are praying for his family and his church! We love you all!
Sam Brenda, Chandler
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
We love you all.stay strong rest in the Lord Jesus.
Jill king lawrence
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. He achieved many, many things in the name of God while here on earth. I know he will continue to in heaven.
Susan Morrow
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Thank you, Preacher.
Teresa Whaley
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Charles and Andra Barna and family
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Sorry we can't be there. Love you muchly and loved your dad more than words can say.