Charles C. "Doc" Shipps

Charles C. "Doc" Shipps, age 91, of Venice, went to be with his sons Tom and Steve who are already in heaven. He was a builder and land developer in New Jersey before coming to Florida in 1973. A man wanting perfection at all times in all things, proven by the rows of trees planted on our Illinois farm He was honest, generous and as hard working a man could be. He made friends easily , was proud of his family and loved them dearly.

He is survived by his wife, Jane; sons, Tom, Steve, Peter, and Jeff; grandchildren David Shipps (Jackie), Candice Sams, Kristen Braun (Joseph), Zach Shipps (Sara), Jonathan Shipps (Marina), Ben Shipps (Alison), Brooke Volk (Dan), Joshua Shipps, Aubrey Shipps, and Ansley Jordan; great- grandchildren Easton, Aoston, Ford, Evelyn, Judah, Rhett, Josie, Jackson, and Taylor; his brother Gordan Shipps (Marilyn); sister Bette Crouse; many nieces and nephews, and Karen Shipps.

He was an outstanding athlete in his youth. Doc loved God, family, his country, and his wife.

On Saturday, Jan.23, there will be a gathering of friends from 10-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Venice followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m.

To share a memory of Doc or to send a condolence to the family visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.