William B. Shipman, Jr.

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Published: Monday, June 17th, 2019 @ 4:27 pm
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March 21, 1943 - June 15, 2019
    Mr. William "Bryan" Shipman, Jr., age 76, a resident of Washington, NC died Saturday June 15, 2019 at his home.

    The family will receive friends 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday June 19, 2019 at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington and other times at the home of Jimmy and Jennifer Harris located at 103 Knight Street, Washington, NC. A private entombment will be held later.

    Mr. Shipman was born in Savannah, GA on March 21, 1943, son of the late William "Billy" Shipman, Sr. and the late Wenohah Caris Robinson Shipman. He was a 1961 graduate of Miller-Lanier High School in Macon, GA. Following high school, he completed his undergraduate degree in Accounting and earned his MBA, both at the University of Georgia. On September 4, 1965, he married the former Evelyn Patricia "Pat" Weaver, who preceded him in death on September 14, 2007. Mr. Shipman retired from the University of Georgia as a Computer Services Specialist and educator. He was an avid reader, who enjoyed playing bridge and coin collecting.

    Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law: Jennifer and Jimmy Harris of Washington; a son: Lee Shipman of Mt. Pleasant, SC; a sister and brother-in-law: Linda and Richard Swanson of Illinois and five grandchildren: Wheaton, Jack and Hollice Shipman, Ragan and Ashley Harris. Mr. Shipman was also preceded in death by his grandson: William "Creighton" Shipman and sister: Wenonah "Winky" Cosmas.

    Flowers are welcome and appreciated and the family kindly asks for any memorial contributions be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 222 Stewart Pkwy, Ste 100, Washington, NC 27889.

    Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Shipman family.