Barry Craig Shipp

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Today is December 17, 2019 and I am just learning about the 2007 death of my dear friend and former USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3) shipmate, Barry Craig Shipp. He was a groomsman in my wedding in San Diego in 1985 and we shared some great memories during our Navy days. While this is old news to most, it's sadly fresh to me. Therefore, I offer my heartfelt condolences to his bride Taffany and the entire family and friends who loved him dearly. May he continue to rest well in the presence of The...

To Barry's Mother Ms. Shipp
I pray that God keep his hands around you and comfort you.
Barry will be missed and we Love you. You raised a respectfull Son and he loved his Kids and Taffany.
Overton High School and his bowling Friends in Memphis TN.

We think of Barry often.
I still can not believe that we won't see him at bowling or call him to make an appointment to cut the boys hair. I cut my son's hair last week and silently asked Barry to help--I know Barry was looking down on us and helping guide my hand---but laughing at the same time!
Taffany-you and Jordan are continuously in our thoughts and prayers.
Things will never be the same but each day slowly gets better.

I still keep asking why, but it is God's will. I miss Barry, and so does my family. We have not gotten our hair cut since Barry cut it last. I think about him often.

Taffany
We LOVE you and the KIDS and will miss Barry sooooo much. WE are praying and know GOD will take care of you and comfort you in this time of sorrow. We will remember the last time we got together with Barry, you, and most of our Friends and the good time we had just two short months before his death. I am glad we all spent that time together. God makes no mistakes and he is a healing GOD. Leaving Pensacola and not hear Barry laughing and saying something crazy to make me laugh was...

WE PRAY THAT THE LOVE OF GOD COMFORTS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING YOUR TIME OF SORROW. JUST KNOW THAT IT WILL BE THE LITTLE THINGS THAT YOU WILL REMEMBER IN THE QUIET MOMENTS,ALONG WITH THE SMILES AND THE LAUGHTER, AND ALTHOUGH IT MAY SEEM HARD RIGHT NOW, IT WILL BE THE MEMORY OF THESE LITTLE THINGS THAT HELP PUSH AWAY THE PAIN AND BRING THE SMILES BACK AGAIN.

Taffany we love you and the Kids and will continue to pray that GOD ease your pain.
We are coming back to Pensacola.
Barry will not be forgotten. RIP our Friend we love you in MEMPHIS TN.

Taffany & Family,
Praying God will heal your wounded hearts. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal

Love you all,
Donna Dean and Family