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Harold Shipe Obituary

SHIPE, HAROLD B. - age 84 - of Blaine went to be with the Lord Friday, February 18, 2011 at U.T. Hospital. His love of the Lord was an essential part of his life. His Christian life served as an inspiration to several young men. He was a member of Block Springs Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher, Sunday School director, deacon, trustee and director of the Block Springs Cemetery. Harold built several homes in the Blaine community and was a previous member of Home Builders Association. He retired from the U. S. Postal Service after 30 years as a rural mail carrier. He was a member of the Rising Star Masonic Lodge #44 and Mascot Eastern Star #55. He was preceded in death by his parents: Arthur and Della Shipe; brothers: Raymond, Sanford and Faine Shipe; and sister: Blanche White. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Imogene DeVault Shipe; sisters-in-law: Mary Kennedy and LaVerne DeVault both of Blaine; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday in the chapel of Bridges Funeral Home with Dr. Robert Cantwell officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 A.M. Tuesday at Block Springs Cemetery for the interment at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Block Springs Cemetery 269 Emory Road Blaine, TN. 37709. The family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M. Monday at Bridges Funeral Home 5430 Rutledge Pike 523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, 2011.

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David Longmire

February 22, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. He was a great person. A very Godly man and of great faith. I always enjoyed every minute I was around him, in all our dealings, in all our conversations. I will look forward to seeing him again in that Heavenly Home beyond the sky.

william morgan

February 22, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family........Debbyand Ed Morgan

Robin Edwards

February 22, 2011

Dear Imogene, I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Shipes passing. I had enjoyed talking with him on the phone while he was planning on becoming a new patient for our office. Please let me know if there is anything we can do. Keeping you close in prayer.

Minnie Weaver

February 21, 2011

Deepest sympathy, thinking of you,

Brenda and David Bibbins

February 21, 2011

With Deepest Sympathy , Mrs Shipe. Our thoughts are with you
The Bibbins Family

Dwayne and Cindi Cupp

February 21, 2011

Harold was a great GODLY man. I always looked up to him and the life he lived. He was truely an example. Thank you Harold! Thinking of you as well Imogene. Love you!

Marvin & Kathy Mitchell

February 21, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Marvin and Kathy Mitchell

February 20, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Glenda and Jack Williams

February 20, 2011

Imogene, we are so sorry for your loss, but your loss is Heaven's gain. I know you will be lonely but please feel free to call me, if there is anything we can do to help you. Harold was such a good friend to my Dad but I am sure they are having a great visit now with Jesus.

Kent Peters

February 20, 2011

Growing up with Kenny Jarnagin I spent a lot of time with Harold. He loved his family, church, country and friends. Honest words about an honest man. All of us that were in the Boy Scouts always thought the world of him. Kent Peters

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