- Date Of Birth: April 1, 1945
- Date Of Death: May 10, 2017
- State: Arkansas
Jerry Don Shipman, 72, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017. He was born April 1, 1945, in Paragould, to the late Allen and Imadell Shipman. Jerry was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. During his 8 years as a foster parent, he fostered 325 children. Jerry loved God, his family, and giving back to others, especially children.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tonya Yeargain; and sister, Sharon Parker.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Shipman; sons, Todd Shipman, Tracy Shipman, Kaileb Shipman, Luis Thigpen, Wesley Shipman, and Cameron Shipman; daughters, Jeri Banks, Emily Shipman, Lily Shipman, Sonia Thigpen, Maria Trujillo, and Candace Shipman; brothers, Larry Shipman, Roger Shipman, Steve Shipman, Britt Shipman, Kevin Shipman, and Robin Shipman; sisters, Shelby Hyde and Kathy Humphrey; 7 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.
