Dwight Shipman

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Dwight Shipman

of Bruno, AR

December 10, 1932 - April 1, 2020

Dwight Shipman, age 87, of Bruno, Arkansas died Wednesday April 1, 2020 at Baxter Regional Medical Center.

Born on December 10, 1932 to Nora (Davis) Shipman and Loy Shipman. He was brought into this world inside a log cabin and delivered by a midwife. He married his ''Grand Lady'' Ora Mae (Baker) Shipman on October 5, 1954. He graduated in 1952 from Yellville High School. He served as President of his class and also President of FFA. After graduating he served in the 82nd Airborne of the United States Army during the Korean conflict, where he made 13 jumps.

Upon leaving the service he came back home to his beloved farm. He served as County Treasurer for 8 years. He was then employed by Farm Bureau Insurance Company as Agency Manager for 25 years.

His retirement years were full of great adventures. Being a full time farmer was his greatest passion. He spent countless hours tending to his cattle. He loved growing gardens with his brother Billy Joe and sister Rose Nell. They grew enough watermelons to share with the entire community.

He was a member of the Yellville Church of Christ where he served as an elder. He loved his church family very much.

He is survived by his children: Neta (Vic) Rowell of Greenbrier, Daniel Shipman of Bruno, Amanda (Jesse) Ellison of Greenbrier; two sisters: Rose Nell Beach of Bruno; Mary Sue Swayne of Cabot,; his sister-in-law Lois Shipman of Texas; his grandchildren: Angela Painter, Amy Grissum, Wendy Janski, Brock Rowell, Alicia Shaw, Rachel Stumbaugh, Elizabeth Noland; great-grandchildren: Carlie Williams, Kyle Grissum, Kevin Grissum, Kaycee Tucker, Charles Grissum, Colt Painter, Ethan Janski, Harrison Janski, Brodie Janski, Sawyer Rowell, Caroline Rowell, Amelia Noland, Danielle Stumbaugh; great-great-grandchildren: Jordan Williams, and Jaycee Williams.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Ora Mae Shipman; a beloved daughter Veta Tetrick, and grandson Isaiah Shipman; his siblings Verl Shipman, Leon Shipman, Ray Shipman, Vance Shipman, Zell Shipman, Billy Joe Shipman, Betty June Shipman, and Kenneth Shipman.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his honor to Yellville Church of Christ or Freck Cemetery.

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Pete and Grace Holland
Denton, TX
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Sunday, April 5, 2020

To Danny and all of your family,

I echo Val's sentiments with thoughts of your Dad leading us 'kids' in Bible study in the Freck Church of Christ basement. Truly a gracious and gentle-man with eyes always bright. Grace and I are praying that the love of friends, of the Saints, and the ever-present presence of Christ's Spirit will be your comfort beyond all explanation!

With much love in Him,

Pete and Grace Holland

Eve
Beckley, WV
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

My sympathies to Amanda, Danny, and Neta. I always thought your dad was one of the best men I’ve ever met. I know he will be missed, but if anyone is in a better place it is him.

Janell Schroeder
Hazelhurst, WI
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Friday, April 3, 2020

I have very fond memories of Dwight and Ora Mae. My parents always considered them as very good friends. My sympathies to Nita, Danny and Amanda.

Donnie and Debby Baker
Wichita, KS
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Friday, April 3, 2020

May peace and comfort be granted to the family. Always enjoyed our time together. Dwight was always kind and enjoyable person to be around, as was the entire family. With love and heart felt sentiment, God bless you all.

Pamela McNally
Topeka, KS, AR
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Friday, April 3, 2020

Best Uncle ever!! Loved him to pieces. He will be greatly missed. Love to you Nita, Danny & Amanda.

Glenna Baker
Topeka, KY
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Friday, April 3, 2020

One of the nicest people I have ever known. He treated his wife the way every, wife should be treated. He will be missed.

Mary Lee Kincaid
Gassville, AR
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Dwight was a very good man and I will miss him and all that knew him.

Keith. Hydei
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

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Susan Young Thomas
Dallas, TX
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Amanda and Danny,
Your dad was a very kind gentleman! He and your sweet mother always made me feel welcome in your home and I have many wonderful memories of them. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Valerie Davenport
Yellville, AR
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

I am thankful for the many sweet memories I have from attending church and gardening at the church with Dwight. My condolences to the family in this especially difficult time when loved ones and friends are unable to visit and hug and cry together as we would like to do. Love and prayers to you all.

Keith hyde
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Steven and Clarence Morrow
MTN Home, AR
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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Prayers for this family, sorry for you're loss.

Linda Moreau
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

So sorry to hear of Dwight’s passing. Was a good man and always smiling. Prayers for comfort.

Robert Barron
Yellville, AR
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

You will be missed! You were always a really good man and I always thought a lot of you and your wife and daughters.

Karen Keeter
Yellville, AR
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful example of a Christian! He always had a smile and kind words to share. I am so thankful for the memories I have of him.

Lana Colley
Jordan, AR
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

So sorry to hear about Dwight! He will be greatly missed. He was always one of my favorite producers who came into my FSA office. He was always such a kind man. Praying for all of the family for comfort during this difficult time of sorrow.

Roger Barrett
Yellville, AR
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Shirley and Kenneth Ply
Yellville, AR
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

So sad to hear about Mr. Shipman’s passing. He was a kind and generous man. I knew him and Mrs Ora as a child....and he was our agent at Farm Bureau for many years. Both were always the sweetest people. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. Condolences to all his family. You will all be in my prayers.

Lou Annis Kelley
Mountain Home, AR
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

My heartfelt sympathy for the family.