Mr. Daniel Young Shipley, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at the VA Medical Center.
Dan was born October 23, 1937, to the late John & Rowena Maupin Shipley.
In addition to his parents, Daniel is preceded in death by son, Mark Shipley; siblings & their spouses, Bill Shipley, Jim & Shirley Shipley, Christina & John Wallace, Sara & JD Almany & John Shipley.
Daniel proudly served his country in the US Navy. He worked construction for many years and later in life became a Barber. He was a proud member of Boones Creek Christian Church.
Those left to cherish his memory are son, Jonathan Shipley and his wife, Stacia Cook; sisters, Diana Loyd & Rowena Bowers; several cousins, nieces & nephews.
Per his wishes, Daniel donated his body to East Tennessee State University.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Boones Creek Christian Church with Minister David Clark and Minister Ben Cole officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Boones Creek Christian Church Missions Fund, 2684 Boones Creek Road, Johnson City, TN 37615.
02/07/2023
Peggy Dougherty
I met Mr Shipley several years ago when my cousin and I were beginning genealogy research and had learned that we were related to him. He welcomed us and shared what he could, and we had a lovely, memorable conversation. So sorry to hear of his passing. Peace and blessings to his family.
Dan’s late son Mark and I were best friends with Dan as our basketball coach in middle school. We had great times together with father and son so much like the other. Years later when visiting I loved seeing Dan at church and always getting a big hug and smile of great memories with Mark and I. I look forward to seeing them both in heaven some day.
02/02/2023
Wilson Whitehead
Dan: A good friend for several years. Many memories of the good times together. Dan will not be forgotten.
Dan and I have been friends for over 10 years, AKA "Veggie Man" and "Young Dan Shipley" Before he became ill he grew a wonderful vegetable garden and would share his fresh vegetables with me when he came to the VA. I will deeply miss our phone calls and his funny stories. Dan was one of a kind, no doubt....Love you Dan!
Dan was such a good friend to my husband Donald Canter. They were classmates and partners in mischief as I learned through the many stories they told. Condolences to his family . Rest in peace “Dan the Man”.
I knew Dan & went to the Daytona 500 with him a few times & stayed at his old hose in Deland, Florida. I love you Deland Dan, you are a great person & im thankful to have crossed paths with you. God Bless.
Cousin Dan was a good guy who loved and cherished his family. You could always count on Dan to provide news and lasting memories every time you saw him. Our condolences go out to Diana Gale and Rowena as well as to others in Dan’s immediate family.
Dan was such a good friend to my husband Donald Canter. They were classmates and partners in mischief as I learned through the many stories they told. Condolences to his family . Rest in peace “Dan the Man”.
My cousin Dan was so good to me. He mowed my grass (2 acres) every week for 10+ years and would never accept pay except for an ice cream sandwich.
Fair winds and following seas old friend…. I will miss you!
01/26/2023
John Wallace Feathers, Jr.
Well Uncle Dan, Mamou and Pap have welcomed you home. Many great memories of our childhood together. You are now at rest and suffer no more. Love you Uncle Dan.
Our crazy days at Hair Waves Salon working together. I will miss our phone calls and face timing. All the ladies will miss you. Love you
01/26/2023
Tommy & Debbie Gilmer
We enjoyed meeting and the wonderful fellowship we had with as we called him “Uncle Dan”. We won’t ever forget the fun talking to him at the wedding of his great niece Alex and the Christmas Eve we got to spend with him. RIP Uncle Dan
